TnnLucknow: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday inspected preparations for Deepotsav in Ayodhya. He directed officials to complete all arrangements within the stipulated timeframe and ensure that devotees and visitors face no inconvenience.During his day-long visit, Yogi inspected Ram Katha Park, Ram Ki Paidi, the Saryu Aarti Ghat and the site where a stage is being constructed for the celebrations. He reviewed the progress of construction work and sought updates from officials on completed and pending tasks.At Ram Katha Park, the CM took stock of arrangements at the event venue, including ongoing construction activities. He directed officials to ensure that the celebrations were organised on a grand scale, with adequate security and proper facilities.He inspected the Saryu Aarti Ghat and the stage under construction. Considering the expected influx of devotees and tourists during Deepotsav, Yogi asked officials to put all arrangements in place well in advance.He stressed that devotees should not face difficulties in movement, darshan or accessing facilities at the ghats, roads and event venues. He called for coordination among departments and continuous monitoring of the preparations to avoid delays or mismanagement.Agriculture minister and Ayodhya district in-charge Surya Pratap Shahi, along with senior officials and public representatives, accompanied him during the visit.BOXCM offers prayers at Hanumangarhi, Ram TempleLucknow: CM offered prayers at Hanumangarhi and Ram Temple. At Hanumangarhi, he offered prayers and sought peace and prosperity for residents of the state. At the Ram Temple, the CM performed aarti and did parikrama of the temple. He also reviewed the progress of ongoing construction work within the temple complex.Ram Tempel Trust office-bearers briefed him on preparations and upcoming plans for Deepotsav. Yogi later held a review meeting with officials at the pilgrim facility centre within the temple complex to assess arrangements for the festival.
