Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the government is working to get Chhath recognised by UNESCO as a ‘Festival of Humanity’, describing it as a celebration rooted in devotion, equality, motherhood, and social harmony.

Calling ‘Chhath Mahaparv’ the pride of Bihar and the country, the Prime Minister said its worship embodies devotion, equality, and social harmony.

Addressing a public rally in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, the PM announced a national campaign to promote Chhath songs, saying that the public would vote for their favourite tracks and the creators of the most popular ones would be felicitated. The initiative, he said, seeks to preserve and celebrate the cultural traditions of Chhath.

Reiterating that Bihar’s progress is central to India’s development, the Prime Minister

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