Bhopal

CM exhorts public to save rivers

Staff Reporter

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan performed Aarti of Maa Narmada and recited Paath on the second day of Narmada Seva Yatra. He also cruised on the bank of River Narmada with other yatris.

Moreover, Chouhan handed over the flag of the yatra to the group of yatris who will continue Narmada Seva Yatra further. After night halt at the shore of Suramya Kabir Sarovar, he went to the Ashram of sants and performed puja.

Chouhan went to Arandi Ashram and undertook plantation and after reaching Kabir Sarovar Shri Chouhan took a boat ride to see other ghats. Chouhan recited Narmada Maiyya Paath. Furthermore Chouhan visited Chakrateerth Ashram and met sants. He also took blessings visiting Meera Mai Ashram.

The Chief Minister said the rivers are the lifeline for society. Hence society would have to come forward to protect rivers. He stated in real sense this campaign to make Narmada river pollution free was a campaign to save human beings and nature. He urged the people to administer pledge to serve Narmada river and take part whole heartedly in Narmada Seva yatra.

Chouhan said the human beings have caused damage to the nature for their self interest. life of future generation is in danger. Society is in distress due to pollution and we are continuously moving ahead towards disaster. Chouhan said that time has come to wake up and to decorate the nature with greenery. Chouhan appealed to the people to undertake plantation in plenty and for its protection. Villagers in large numbers residing on the banks of River Narmada joined the yatra.