Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has appealed to saints and seers to have patience following untimely rain during Simhastha at Ujjain on Monday. He said that maximum assistance will be given to those affected by the natural calamity. Administration is fully alive to the situation. Every possible effort is being made to maintain smooth arrangements. Chouhan said that with blessings of lord Mahakal and everyone's cooperation, Simhastha will be held successfully. Active cooperation of all in this hour of crisis would ensure success of Simhastha Mahaparv.
It is noteworthy that soon after information about rain, the CM left by road for Ujjain to review arrangements and relief-rescue works. The CM left for Ujjain by road since aircraft flight was not possible due to inclement weather.