Vikram Samvat 2083: Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel’s Packed New Year Itinerary
CM Bhupendra Patel will celebrate Vikram Samvat 2083 with citizens in Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad. Read the full itinerary and security updates.
As Gujarat prepares to welcome the beginning of Vikram Samvat 2083, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has lined up a series of spiritual visits and public interactions. On November 10, the Chief Minister will travel across Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad to exchange New Year greetings with citizens and offer prayers at several prominent temples.
A Morning of Devotion in Gandhinagar
The Chief Minister's day will begin early with a focus on spirituality and tradition. Starting at 7 am, Bhupendra Patel will offer prayers at the Panchdev Temple in Gandhinagar. Shortly after, at 7.30 am, he will proceed to the Trimandir in Adalaj for darshan and further prayers.
Following his spiritual start, the CM will shift his focus to public engagement. At 8 am, he is scheduled to meet with citizens at the Community Centre located within the Ministers' Residential Complex in Gandhinagar to share festive greetings. The morning's activities in the capital will conclude with a visit to the Raj Bhavan at 8.50 am, where he will extend New Year wishes to Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat.
Celebrations Move to Ahmedabad
The festivities will then move to Ahmedabad, where the Chief Minister will continue his tradition of prayers and public interaction. At 10 am, he will visit the Bhadrakali Mata Temple to offer prayers.
By 10.30 am, he will arrive at the Annex State Guest House in Shahibaug to meet and greet the people of Ahmedabad. The scheduled celebrations will wrap up at 11.45 am at the Police Officers' Mess in Shahibaug-Duffnala. During this final event, the Chief Minister will interact with senior police officers and their families to mark the occasion.
High-Level Security Review Ahead of Festivities
While the state prepares for the celebrations, security remains a top priority. In a significant move, Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation, Amit Shah, recently chaired a high-level review meeting in Ahmedabad to ensure public safety and maintain law and order during the Diwali season.
The meeting saw the participation of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, and senior officials from the State Home Department, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, and various security agencies.
Key Areas of Discussion
Union Home Minister Amit Shah provided comprehensive guidance on a wide array of critical security and administrative issues, including:
- Public Safety: Law and order, counter-terrorism, and disaster management.
- Crime Control: Efforts to combat cybercrime and the control of narcotics substances.
- Infrastructure & Modernization: Police modernization and the improvement of forensic affairs.
- Border Security: Strengthening both border and coastal security.
- Governance & Policy: Discussions on the Census, the CAA, the Agniveer scheme, the criminal justice system, prison administration, and the functioning of special courts.
- Collaboration: Enhancing inter-state cooperation to ensure a secure environment.