New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today greeted the people on the occasion of 'Nahay-Khay,' marking the beginning of the Chhath Puja.

In a post on X, the Home Minister described Chhath puja as a festival of "tradition, faith, and social harmony".

"Heartfelt greetings to everyone on the occasion of Nahay-Khay, the beginning of Chhath Puja, a festival of tradition, faith, and social harmony," Shah said.

He further added, "I pray to Chhathi Maiya for the happiness and prosperity of all".

Moreover, the Defence Minister on X said, "The great festival of faith, Chhath, begins today with Nahay-Khay".

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