Ayodhya: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath will visit Ayodhya on Monday to review preparations for Deepotsav. He will offer prayers at Hanumangarhi and the Ram Temple before inspecting key venues, including Saket Mahavidyalaya, Ram Ki Paidi, Ram Katha Park and the Saryu Aarti site.The CM will also hold a meeting with senior officials to assess arrangements for the festival, with special focus on security measures for chief guests, VIPs and other dignitaries expected to attend the event. Yogi is likely to arrive in Ayodhya around noon.Ahead of the visit, DM Shashank Tripathi and SSP Gaurav Grover carried out inspections of major event locations. Tripathi said rain over the past few days had caused minor disruption, but preparations already underway ensured there was no major impact on the schedule.SSP said the Deepotsav area had been divided into multiple zones and sectors to facilitate effective monitoring and crowd management. Traffic diversion plans, both within the district and for adjoining districts, have been prepared to regulate vehicular movement during the event.The entire venue will be monitored through CCTV surveillance, while an Integrated Command and Control Centre and a Yellow Zone Control Room are also being established. Additional police personnel and specialised security agencies have been deployed to ensure foolproof security and smooth conduct of the festival and the Chief Minister’s visit.
