Manoj Tiwari, JP Nadda, Others Join Chhath Puja Celebrations - WATCH

Several videos emerged of political leaders celebrating and extending heartfelt greetings to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Chhath Puja.

As the auspicious Chhath Puja festival unfolded, several videos of political leaders emerged celebrating the puja, offering 'arghya' and extending heartfelt greetings. 

On this occasion, BJP MP Ravi Kishan told news agency ANI, "Happy Chhath Puja to everyone. May Chhath Maiya's blessings remain on everyone... We wish Chhath to the Bhojpuri community all over the world."

Over the death of folk singer Sharda Sinha, he also said, "She will be missed a lot... She never sang any kind of songs to earn money. She always maintained her dignity while protecting Bhojpuri culture."

A video shared by news agency PTI shows, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari offering 'arghya' to the setting Sun in Delhi.

In another video, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj is seen celebrating Chhath Puja at Satpula DDA Park near Chirag Delhi.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary, and Union Minister JP Nadda were seen on a steamer ride.

Wishing happiness and peace in everyone's life, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav says, "We wish the people of the state and the countrymen a happy Chhath festival... A large number of people have come. We will pray to Chhathi Maiya that peace prevails, Bihar keeps progressing, there is happiness and peace in everyone's life and Bihar and the country move forward... Now this Chhath Puja is being celebrated in many states, our best wishes to those who are celebrating Chhath Puja outside the country as well."

JP Nadda also paid his visit to the home of Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey to participate in Chhath festival rituals.

Artificial Ghats Found Empty In Delhi

Meanwhile, residents in the Geeta Colony of Delhi took to the streets in protest as the artificial ghats prepared for Chhath Puja were found empty.

In response, a devotee who reached the artificial ghats, said "Why did they make all these arrangements if they were not going to give water? We could have celebrated the festival at home. We will take it to the streets if water is not provided."

Today is the third day of the Chhath festival. Devotees nationwide engage in the Sandhya Puja, a ritual honouring the setting Sun. During the evening prayers, families come together by rivers, ponds, or other water bodies to present offerings like fruits, sweets, and 'thekua' as prasad. They sing hymns and pray to the Sun god and Chhathi Maiya as part of the observance.