Dhuri (Sangrur), November 15, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday joined devotees in celebrating Chhath Puja in Dhuri, extending greetings to the community and highlighting the contribution of migrant families from Bihar and Purvanchal to the state’s economic growth and prosperity.
Addressing the gathering, Mann said the Punjab Government had made arrangements for Chhath celebrations at 108 locations across the state, where lakhs of people were participating in the festival with devotion and enthusiasm.
He said Chhath Puja represented faith, discipline, gratitude towards nature and family devotion. The tradition of offering Arghya to the setting and rising Sun, he added, carried a message of respect for nature and the different phases of life.
The Chief Minister prayed to Chhathi Maiya and Surya Dev for happiness, good health, peace and prosperity for all. He also said that celebrating the festivals of different communities together strengthened Punjab’s traditions of communal harmony, mutual respect and brotherhood.
Recognising the role of migrant workers and families, Mann said their hard work and dedication had contributed significantly to agriculture, industry, trade, construction and several other sectors.
“Our relationship with our brothers and sisters from Bihar and Purvanchal is not merely limited to employment. It is rooted in cultural exchange, mutual trust, love and brotherhood,” he said, adding that everyone living in Punjab was part of its extended family.
Mann said the government’s objective was to ensure dignity, security and equal opportunities for every section of society. He described unity, communal harmony and the spirit of Sarbat Da Bhala as central to Punjab’s identity.
The Chief Minister also urged migrant families to prioritise the education of their children, saying the government was working to provide quality schooling so that children from every background could pursue their ambitions and contribute to society.
Congratulating devotees on the occasion, Mann called for celebrating Chhath with devotion while strengthening the values of togetherness, harmony and mutual respect.
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