Siliguri, 15th November: Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Rathindra Bose inaugurated a Chhath Puja ghat at Kailash Ghat in Baghajatin Colony, under Ward 45 of Siliguri.
Alongside the inauguration, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) also set up a separate stage at the venue. The event witnessed the presence of BJP Siliguri organisational district leaders, office-bearers, mandal leaders and a large number of party workers.
Local residents also displayed considerable enthusiasm over the arrangements for the festival.
Speaking on the occasion, Rathindra Bose said that he had been observing Chhath Puja in Siliguri for the past 10–12 years. He noted that public enthusiasm and participation in the festival had grown steadily over the years, with an increasing number of people coming forward voluntarily to organise the celebrations.
He appreciated the enthusiasm and active participation of the people in preserving the festival’s traditions. Bose also extended his warm wishes to everyone on the occasion of Chhath Puja.
