As the electoral atmosphere in Bihar heats up, the spirit of devotion and faith is now blending in, with the Chhath Mahaparv set to be celebrated amidst the election hustle.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has garnered significant attention with an emotional post regarding Chhath Puja on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle.
In his post, PM Modi appealed to the public to share Chhath Puja-related songs with him.
PM Modi wrote on X: “Chhath, the great festival dedicated to nature and culture, is approaching. Devotees across the country, including Bihar, are engaged in preparations with full devotion. The songs of Chhathi Maiya enhance the grandeur and divinity of this sacred occasion. I urge you to share Chhath Puja-related songs with me. I will share them with all countrymen over the next few days.”
Flood of Chhath Songs on Social Media
Following the Prime Minister’s appeal, social media was flooded with Chhath songs. People are sharing various folk songs tagging PM Modi, but one video, in particular, has won the hearts of many.
Woman Sings Chhath Geet, Calls PM Modi ‘Bhaiya’
In a video showing several women dressed in traditional attire singing Chhath songs, the rendition by one woman is being widely appreciated. In the video, the woman sings the famous Chhath folk song “Kaanch Hi Baans Ke Bahangiya” while affectionately addressing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as ‘Bhaiya’ (brother).
The woman’s intimate and affectionate address towards the PM has touched people’s hearts, and the video is rapidly going viral. Users are praising the Prime Minister for this initiative, calling him someone who promotes and connects with local culture. Many users have cited this as evidence of PM Modi’s affection for Bihar.