President Kovind extends Chhath Pooja greetings

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday extended his wishes to the citizens on the occasion Chhath Pooja.

A statement released by the Rashtrapati Bhavan read, "On the occasion of Chhath Pooja, I extend warm greetings and good wishes to all my fellow citizens whether in India or abroad."

The President in his message also urged the people to make all efforts to combat pollution.

"Chhath Pooja is one of the oldest festivals of our country wherein devotees worship the Sun God. We also pay our obeisance towards our rivers, lakes, and ponds, which are nature's gifts to us," he said.

"Let this year's Chhath Pooja fulfill wishes of each and every one and bestow health and happiness on all. Let us resolve to make our environment, including all our water resources, safe and pollution free," the President added.

Furthermore, the Government of National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi has declared a public holiday on the occasion of Chhath.