PM Modi extends Chhath greetings

NEW DELHI: (Oct 25) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings on the occasion of Chhath, a four-day festival to worship the Sun god celebrated across the country, especially in Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern UP.

“With the sacred ritual of ‘Nahay-Khay’, the four-day grand festival of Chhath begins today. I extend my heartfelt wishes to devotees across Bihar and the entire nation. My respect and salute to all those observing the fast,” the prime minister said in a post on X.

He also shared a song by noted singer Sharda Sinha, whose soulful renditions add to the festival fervour.