Staff Reporter
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan attended the programme of Ravan Dahan at Dussehra Maidan in Ujjain. Chief Minister Chouhan said that October 11 will be a day of pride for Ujjain and the entire State. On this day Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate Shri Mahakal Lok. The Chief Minister said that the moment of dedication would be a wonderful and unforgettable moment for the people of the State. Let the people of the State be witness to this moment of pride. He invited the people to come and participate in the dedication ceremony. The Chief Minister said that Shri Mahakal Lok is beautiful and wonderful. The visit to this place is itself enthralling. He told that after the dedication, everyone will be able to experience this at Shri Mahakal Lok. Chouhan extended warm Dussehra wishes to the people of the State. He performed puja of the artists playing the characters of Shri Ram, Lakshman and Hanuman as per the tradition Chouhan said that on this Dussehra, all of us should also burn the evil inside us. A special campaign is being run for drug de-addiction in the state. All evil must come to an end.
Urban Development and Housing Minister Bhupendra Singh, Ujjain district incharge and Finance Minister Jagdish Deora, Higher Education Minister Dr Mohan Yadav, MP Anil Firojia, MLAs, public representatives and a large number of officers were present.
CM worships Mahakal palki amidst rain: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reached Ujjain on Wednesday to participate in the Mahakal ride on Dussehra festival. Chief Minister He walked on the ride of Mahakal amidst downpour.
The Mahakal Sawari reached the Dussehra ground, where the Chief Minister along with his wife worshipped the Mahakal palki near the Shami tree. The Chief Minister prayed to Mahakal for the people of the state and prayed for the success of the event. Meanwhile, Chouhan also participated in the Mahakal Sawari by playing the damru with devotion. As soon as the ride reached Freeganj, light rain had started. He went on a ride amidst rain and greeted the people of Ujjain. The tableau of Shri Mahakal Lok was also taken out in view of the dedication of Mahakal Lok to be held on October 11 in the ride. The Chief Minister appealed the general public to ensure maximum participation in the dedication program of Shri Mahakal Lok.