Ranchi MP reviews pond cleaning as part of Chhath preparations

Ranchi: Local MP Sanjay Seth visited the prominent ponds and water bodies in the state capital to assess the preparations for Chhath festival. Mr Seth first visited the Chadri pond where he inquired into the deaths of fishes. NDRF major Vijay Sinha said the fish have died due to the chemicals being discharged after the immersion of idols.

The MP has approved a sum of Rs 20 lakh from his funds for building a shed, light and sitting arrangements at the pond. Later he reached the Bada Talab and expressed his anguish over the poor condition of the pond and directed the town administration to ensure that all the ponds are cleaned within the next 24 hours.

The administrator of the RMC assured the MP that at any cost the ponds will be cleaned in the next 24 hours. He also urged the people to extend their cooperation in this auspicious festival and extend labour to make the Chhath Ghats.

Mr Seth also urged the people not to throw polythene and items used in performing Pooja in the water bodies and said that after the festival of Chhath at the banks of all the ponds a special structure would be created to deposit the items used in rituals.

He also directed the contractor executing works at the Bada Talab to complete all the works by December 31st or else action would be taken against him.