JANAKPUR, Nov 20: Chief minister of Province 2, Lalbabu Raut has extended his best wishes to all Hindu religious people and residents of the province for their peace, happiness, progress and prosperity on the occasion of the grand folk festival, Chhath.
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Extending his greetings on Friday, the chief minister urged one and all to place strict health safety measures against the global pandemic of coronavirus while celebrating the Chhath festival in a grand manner.
He also requested the general public not to get confused regarding the two-day public holiday on Chhath as it would be as per the annual calendar of the provincial government. “Friday [today] and Saturday [tomorrow] have been declared public holidays this year for Chhath celebrations,” he clarified.