Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan performed Pooja - Archana of Maa Narmada at village Reipura on Saturday morning. He also participated in Narmada’s Mahaarti and Bhajan Keertan. Moreover, Chouhan performed poojan of Maa Narmada’s flag and undertook plantation. Devotees and public gathered on the occasion raised slogans Har Har Narmade.
CM Chouhan said that Narmada seva yatra being started for conservation of Narmada River is getting large public support abroad also. He mentioned that the yatra has been lauded by numerous people like Nobel Prize Winners, Spiritual leader Dalai lama and Social Activist Anna Hazare. Several letters were received by him from abroad praising yatra.
Chief Minister Chouhan said that Narmada River is a lifeline of the state. We are deeply attached to Narmada River. Narmada River is acknowledged as mother in our Dharam Granths. He said that Narmada river conservation is must as its water flow is decreasing due to pollution. Plantation will be undertaken to increase its water flow and water treatment plants will be installed. People are being administered pledge by conducting rallies and Jan-Sanvad during seva yatra for Narmada conservation. A large crowd has emerged to conserve Narmada River. He further mentioned that havan kunds, mukti dhams and changing rooms will be built for the conveniences of people.
Union Minister of State Faggan Singh Kulaste said that there is no campaign like ‘Namami Devi Narmade’ Seva Yatra in the world. Yatra is getting huge public support. He mentioned that people are earning punya from participating in this yatra.