Archive · 28 Oct 2025
Bhopal Officials Face Notices Over Chhath Puja Cleanliness
The BMC, similar to a city's cleaning crew, issued warnings to three officials.
They were responsible for cleaning the ghats, where Chhath Puja was celebrated.
Inspections revealed garbage and waste.
Officials were asked to explain the mess and clean it up.
The notices followed a weekend inspection.
Despite clear instructions, some Durga Visarjan waste was still visible.
Additionally, there were lighting issues at one of the ghats.
Three BMC officials received show-cause notices for cleanliness lapses.
Notices issued by Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC).
Inspections revealed garbage and waste at several ghats.
Officials were responsible for cleanliness at over 52 Chhath Puja ghats.
Corrective action was ordered to address the cleanliness issues.
- Who
- Ankit Gautam, Saurabh Chauhan, and Raju Khare
- What
- Show-cause notices for cleanliness negligence at Chhath Puja ghats
- When
- Notices issued on Monday following Saturday inspections.
- Where
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Negligence in maintaining cleanliness at Chhath Puja ghats.
BMC's Position
Officials' Response
Cleanliness Standards
BMC's Position
BMC expects complete removal of waste.
Officials' Response
Officials responsible to explain lapses.
- Event
- Chhath Puja
- Location
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Officials Involved
- Ankit Gautam, Saurabh Chauhan, Raju Khare
- Notices Issued By
- Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC)
- Issue
- Cleanliness Lapses at Ghats
