Bhopal

Ijtema matter of pride for Bhopal: Chouhan

Staff Reporter

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inspected venue of 68th Alami Tablighi Ijtema at Intkheri near here on Monday and apprised himself of arrangements. He said that this religious event is a matter of pride for Bhopal. All possible assistance would be extended to organize it without any interruption and in well planned manner.

Inspecting the arrangements, the Chief Minister said that this congregation is world famous. It is prestigious for the state. It is matter of pride that this programme is held in Bhopal. He assured the organisers that there would be no difficulty in arrangements.

The Chief Minister sought information from Collector Nishant Warwade about sanitation, power, drinking water, security, traffic and other arrangements at the venue. He expressed pleasure that organizers have put a ban on use of polythene, tobacco, bidi, cigarette, gutkha etc. at the venue. He said that this would give a positive message to society. He hoped that the programme will be held peacefully and in better way like every year with cooperation of volunteers.

It is informed that the programme will be held from November 28 to 30. lakhs of people from country and abroad will attend it. As many as 10 lakh people are expected to participate in the programme on its concluding day November 30. The organisers informed that necessary arrangements are being ensured with community participation.

MlA Vishnu Khatri, IG Yogesh Choudhary, DIG Raman Singh Sikarwar, other officers and members of the organising committee were present on the occasion.