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Complete preparations on time for PM's proposed visit: Yogi

Varanasi, Apr 3 (UNI) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday emphasised the timely completion of all preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to his parliamentary constituency Varanasi.
During a review meeting with public representatives and officials at the Circuit House auditorium, the CM directed the officials to ensure that all projects scheduled for inauguration and foundation-laying by the PM are fully prepared. He took note of land subsidence incidents at Namo Ghat and directed officials to conduct a quality inspection and ensure immediate repairs.
He also directed them to develop a concrete action plan for the beautification of the Varuna Riverfront and complete the work without delay.
Yogi first visited Mehandi Ganj in Raja Talab, the proposed venue for PM Modi's public event. He emphasised the need for robust security and timely completion of all arrangements.
He said, "No visitor should face any inconvenience at the venue. Ensure proper drinking water, shade, mobile toilets and ORS packets."
In the meeting, Commissioner Kaushal Raj Sharma made a presentation on the preparations for the arrival of the PM. Along with this, information was also given about the development projects to be inaugurated and foundation stone laid by the PM.
Police Commissioner Mohit Agarwal gave information about the preparations of the police for the arrival of the PM. The CM was also informed about the progress of all the campaigns including cow smuggling, verification of illegal auto-e-rickshaw drivers, campaign against loudspeakers, CCTV campaign, Operation Chakravyuh, foot patrol, night patrol, implementation of three new laws, cyber crime.
Yogi directed the authorities to intensify foot patrols to prevent chain snatching, robbery and crimes against women. He emphasised the need for a complete crackdown on cow smuggling by targeting key offenders. Besides, he ordered swift action to curb incidents of love jihad and forced conversions while ensuring revenue disputes are resolved promptly based on merit.
He reviewed progress on projects at Harishchandra and Manikarnika ghats, stressing their completion before the monsoon. He suggested promoting the use of cow dung cakes for cremation and warned against unnecessary design changes in ongoing projects after DPR.
During the review, officials informed CM Yogi that under the Jal Jeevan Mission, tap water supply had reached 211 village panchayats in the district. He directed them to expedite the remaining work and ensure every household receives a water connection soon.
The CM expressed displeasure over the Chief Engineer of Jal Jeevan Mission for not providing proper information regarding the drinking water connection of houses and warned officials to come to the meeting with complete information in the future.
He emphasised the need to identify a suitable location for the expansion of the National Forensic University campus. He also stressed the importance of running regular cleanliness drives in both urban and rural areas, ensuring public participation, and enforcing a complete ban on single-use plastic. "This should be conducted as a full-fledged campaign," he directed.
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