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Mathura: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Mathura on Sunday to personally oversee the arrangements for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit on November 23. The visit began with CM Yogi offering prayers at the Bankey Behari Temple and inspecting preparations for the Braj Raj Utsav. During the festival, the Prime Minister is set to witness Hema Malini’s Dance Belle, depicting the life of saint Meera Bai.
Extending his visit to Vrindavan, CM Yogi sought blessings at Sri Bankey Behari Temple and visited the ancient Madan Gopal Temple. As part of ensuring stringent security measures for the high-profile event, the Chief Minister inspected the venue at the Railway Ground of Dholi Pyayu in Mathura.
During his visit, CM Yogi was welcomed by notable figures, including Hema Malini and U.P. cabinet minister Laxmi Narain Chaudhary. He toured the venue and received detailed briefings from officials, including district magistrate Shailendra Singh and CEO of Uttar Pradesh Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad Nagendra Pratap.
Subsequently, CM Yogi, accompanied by Principal Secretary (Home) Sanjay Prasad, held a review meeting at the office of Uttar Pradesh Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad, focusing on Prime Minister Modi’s visit on November 23. The Chief Minister provided specific directions on aspects requiring extra attention to ensure a smooth and secure event.
The ongoing Braj Raj Utsav, which commenced on November 14, is scheduled to continue until November 27. On the day of the Prime Minister’s visit, Hema Malini will present a 90-minute Dance Belle performance on the life of Meera Bai. A documentary on Meera Bai’s life will be screened, and the PM is expected to release a stamp in her honor during the visit.
In the days following the PM’s visit, a symposium on the life of saint Meera Bai is scheduled, along with screenings of movies such as ‘Meera,’ featuring Hema Malini in the lead role.
