CM Mann joins Chhath Puja celebrations in Dhuri, highlights migrant workers’ contribution to Punjab
Babushahi Bureau
Dhuri (Sangrur), November 15, 2026: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday participated in Chhath Puja celebrations in Dhuri and said the state government had made arrangements for devotees at locations across Punjab.
Addressing the gathering, Mann said lakhs of people were celebrating the festival with devotion and enthusiasm at 108 locations across the state. He said the government had identified sites and made arrangements to facilitate devotees observing the festival.
Extending greetings on Chhath Puja, the Chief Minister prayed for happiness, prosperity, good health and well-being for all. He also highlighted the festival’s message of faith, discipline, gratitude towards nature and respect for the Sun as the source of life and energy.
Mann said people from Bihar and the Purvanchal region had made a significant contribution to Punjab’s development through their work in agriculture, industry, construction, trade and other sectors.
He said the relationship between Punjab and migrant communities went beyond employment and was rooted in mutual trust, cultural exchange and brotherhood. Everyone living in Punjab, he added, was part of the state’s extended family and deserved respect and dignity.
The Chief Minister said Punjab’s strength lay in its traditions of communal harmony, unity and Sarbat Da Bhala. He added that the government respected the sentiments of every community and aimed to ensure equal opportunities and security for all residents.
Mann also appealed to migrant families to ensure that their children received proper education. He said the state government was working to provide quality schooling so that children from all backgrounds could pursue their aspirations and contribute to society.
He urged people to celebrate Chhath Puja with devotion while strengthening the bonds of brotherhood and mutual respect.