From Lalu-Nitish to Mamta-Kejriwal, see the Chhath Puja of leaders in pictures

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  • Devotees across the country including Bihar-Jharkhand offered prayers to the setting sun on Thursday. The second prayer will be offered to the rising sun on Friday morning. With this, the four-day Chhath festival will come to an end. Many leaders including Nitish Kumar, Arvind Kejriwal, Atishi, Hemant Soren, and Mamta Banerjee performed the rituals of Chhath Puja. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar performed the rituals of Chhath Puja in Patna.
  • Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Union Minister JP Nadda on Thursday took a steamer ride on the Ganga river to witness the Chhath festival at the ghats in Patna. Nadda arrived here in the afternoon to witness Chhath Puja, the most popular festival of the state. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, Bihar BJP president Dilip Jaiswal and other NDA leaders were also present with Kumar and Nadda during the steamer ride. Nitish Kumar participated in the Chhath Puja and offered prayers to the setting sun at his official residence. Later, he took a steamer ride along with BJP national president Nadda.
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    Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Union Minister JP Nadda on Thursday took a steamer ride on the Ganga river to witness the Chhath festival at the ghats in Patna. Nadda arrived here in the afternoon to witness Chhath Puja, the most popular festival in the state. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, Bihar BJP president Dilip Jaiswal, and other NDA leaders were also present with Kumar and Nadda during the steamer ride. Nitish Kumar participated in the Chhath Puja and offered prayers to the setting sun at his official residence. Later, he took a steamer ride along with BJP national president Nadda.
  • RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and former deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav also reached the Ganga Ghat in Patna. Lalu Yadav said on Chhath Puja that we worship Lord Surya. The setting sun is worshipped. Lakhs of people come to the banks of the Ganga Ghat to celebrate it. He also congratulated the devotees.
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    RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and former deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav also reached the Ganga Ghat in Patna. Lalu Yadav said on Chhath Puja that we worship Lord Surya. The setting sun is worshipped. Lakhs of people come to the banks of the Ganga Ghat to celebrate it. He also congratulated the devotees.
  • Before this, Lalu Yadav took the prasad of Chhathi Maiya. During this, his family members including Tejashwi Yadav and Misa Bharti were also present.
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    Before this, Lalu Yadav took the prasad of Chhathi Maiya. During this, his family members including Tejashwi Yadav and Misa Bharti were also present.
  • Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren performed Chhath Puja in Ranchi. During this, he wished the Chhath devotees and congratulated them. He prayed for the happiness and prosperity of the people of the state.
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    Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren performed Chhath Puja in Ranchi. During this, he wished the Chhath devotees and congratulated them. He prayed for the happiness and prosperity of the people of the state.
  • West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee participated in the Sandhya Puja as part of Chhath Puja celebrations at Doi Ghat in Kolkata. She said, "Wishing you all a very happy Chhath Puja on behalf of the Bengal government and the people of Bengal." She said that Chhath Puja is celebrated here every year.
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    West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee participated in the Sandhya Puja as part of the Chhath Puja celebrations at Doi Ghat in Kolkata. She said, “Wishing you all a very happy Chhath Puja on behalf of the Bengal government and the people of Bengal.” She said that Chhath Puja is celebrated here every year.
  • Actor and BJP MP Ravi Kishan performed Chhath Puja in Gorakhpur. He said that he wishes everyone a very happy Chhath Puja. May Chhath Maiya bless everyone. We wish Chhath to the Bhojpuri community all over the world. On the demise of famous folk singer Sharda Sinha, he said that she will be missed a lot... She never sang such songs to earn money. She always maintained her dignity while protecting Bhojpuri culture. Her face and her voice will never go away from the Bhojpuri community.
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    Actor and BJP MP Ravi Kishan performed Chhath Puja in Gorakhpur. He said that he wishes everyone a very happy Chhath Puja. May Chhath Maiya bless everyone. We wish Chhath to the Bhojpuri community all over the world. On the demise of famous folk singer Sharda Sinha, he said that she will be missed a lot… She never sang such songs to earn money. She always maintained her dignity while protecting Bhojpuri culture. Her face and her voice will never go away from the Bhojpuri community.
  • Delhi Chief Minister Atishi performed the rituals of Chhath Puja on the third day of Chhath Puja. She offered Arghya to the setting sun. Other members of her family were also present during this time.
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    Delhi Chief Minister Atishi performed the rituals of Chhath Puja on the third day of Chhath Puja. She offered Arghya to the setting sun. Other members of her family were also present during this time.
  • Atishi also took selfies with the women devotees who had come for Chhath Puja. She also congratulated people on Chhath Puja. Let us tell you that a crowd of devotees was seen at Yamuna Ghat and other places in Delhi today.
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    Atishi also took selfies with the women devotees who had come for Chhath Puja. She also congratulated people on Chhath Puja. Let us tell you that a crowd of devotees was seen at Yamuna Ghat and other places in Delhi today.
  • Aam Aadmi Party's national convenor Arvind Kejriwal performed the rituals of Chhath Puja on the third day of Chhath Puja. During this, Kejriwal said that may Chhathi Maiya give you all lots of happiness and blessings. I had just come to my assembly to worship Chhathi Maiya. I worshipped with everyone. The Delhi government has organized Chhath Puja at more than 1000 places in Delhi. Before our government was formed, it used to be organized at 200-250 places. But for the convenience of the public, we have organized the program at many places in Delhi and I am very happy.
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    Aam Aadmi Party’s national convenor Arvind Kejriwal performed the rituals of Chhath Puja on the third day of Chhath Puja. During this, Kejriwal said that may Chhathi Maiya give you all lots of happiness and blessings. I had just come to my assembly to worship Chhathi Maiya. I worshipped with everyone. The Delhi government has organized Chhath Puja at more than 1000 places in Delhi. Before our government was formed, it used to be organized at 200-250 places. But for the convenience of the public, we have organized the program at many places in Delhi and I am very happy.
  • Bhojpuri actor-singer and BJP MP Manoj Tiwari also performed Chhath Puja in Delhi. He offered prayers to the setting sun. He greeted the people on this occasion. Manoj Tiwari said on Twitter that this year his wife is performing Chhath Puja under the supervision of his mother.
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    Bhojpuri actor-singer and BJP MP Manoj Tiwari also performed Chhath Puja in Delhi. He offered prayers to the setting sun. He greeted the people on this occasion. Manoj Tiwari said on Twitter that this year his wife is performing Chhath Puja under the supervision of his mother.
  • Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed Chhath Puja rituals in Lucknow. CM Yogi prayed to Chhath Maiya for the people of the state. The CM also congratulated all the people of the state on Chhath Puja.
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    Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed Chhath Puja rituals in Lucknow. CM Yogi prayed to Chhath Maiya for the people of the state. The CM also congratulated all the people of the state on Chhath Puja.