Himachal CM Jai Ram Thakur audits preparedness for Modi's rally in Mandi

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur reviewed the preparedness for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally ahead of his visit to Mandi town on September 24.

Thakur on Saturday directed the officers to ensure fool-proof arrangements to make the event a success.

He asked the Public Works Department and NHAI authorities to ensure proper maintenance of roads leading to the town, besides making elaborate arrangements for adequate parking for the buses and other vehicles in and around the town.


He said smooth and uninterrupted flow of vehicular traffic must be ensured so that no inconvenience is caused to the public, adding that the road from Kangnidhar to Mandi must also be maintained properly and beautified.

The state's ruling BJP is holding a mass public meeting of Modi on September 24, the first of three rallies planned ahead of the Assembly poll announcement, in Mandi town, the home turf of the Chief Minister, with an expected gathering of over one lakh youths.

(With inputs from agencies)