For a reality check of arrangements and facilities being provided to the poor, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan paid surprise visits to various localities in Bhopal city on Saturday night. Chouhan visited pavement-dwellers and night shelters in the State capital, apparently to get the first-hand account of prevailing conditions there and check Government preparedness.
Chouhan left his official residence at around 9.45 pm and visited night shelters situated in Jehangirabad and New Market areas and at Nadira Bus Stand on Saturday night. Chouhan was accompanied by his wife Sadhna Singh. During his visit, Chouhan interacted with people lying on both sides of road in front of Police Headquarters. He asked people why they do not go to Rain BaseraIJ Chouhan directed the collector to take all these people to Rain Basera. Most of people lying there wished to stay where they were. Keeping their wish in view, the Chief Minister directed to make arrangement of bonfire there.
From there, the Chief Minister reached Sultania lady Hospital. There too, he enquired about people’s problems and directed the collector to make arrangements. He also inspected lodging arrangements at Rain Basera in front of the hospital. later, Chouhan visited Bus Stand and asked local people about arrangements there. He also visited Rain Baseras at Hamidia Hospital and Bus Stand. later, he enquired about well being from people staying at New Market Rain Basera. Chouhan also sipped tea at Super Tea Stall at New Market.
Chouhan interacted freely with people at various places and directed Collector to solve problems indicated by them. Chief Minister Chouhan continued his visits till late night. Chouhan directed to improve sanitation arrangements at Rain Baseras. He instructed to arrange bonfires in the city as per requirement. Divisional Commissioner SB Singh and Municipal Commissioner Vivesh Garhpale accompanied the Chief Minister.
Addressing reporters later, Chouhan expressed his satisfaction with the arrangements in place at these places meant for labourers and destitute elderly persons.