The National capital experiencing third wave of deadly covid-19, with a sharp increase in the number of COVID-19 cases, Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government has announced it will not allow Chhath pooja celebration at public places. Delhi government has issued an GO directing all DMs and DDCs of Police and all authorities concerned to ensure that celebration in November is not permitted at public places like river banks and temples. 

This order comes after the Delhi High Court on Wednesday warns the AAP government for relaxing norms for public gatherings and transport at a time when COVID numbers increasing. HC asked the Delhi government to file a status report explaining the steps taken to control the COVID-19 pandemic. HC further said that increase in COVID-19 numbers do not support the submission of reports by the Delhi Government as the number of cases are too high means uncontrollable spread. 

The Calcutta High Court has set guidelines for Chhath Puja congregation in West Bengal, amid the surging COVID-19 cases. The division bench has imposed limitation on the number of people who can gather for rituals on the banks of rivers and other water bodies. Two person from each family can perform the rituals near the water bodies, the processions and loud music are not allowed. The division bench further instructed the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government to follow the restrictions that need to be enforced on local train travel during the festive days to prevent crowd surge. 

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