BJP President Nitin Naveen to Participate in Durga Puja Celebrations in Patna

Patna, October 17 (Daily Kiran) : Indian Prime Minister Nitin Naveen is set to visit Patna for a two-day tour on October 17 and 18. During his visit, he will participate in Durga Puja celebrations at various pandals and engage in organizational activities for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

On Saturday, Naveen is scheduled to arrive at the historic Dak Bungalow Chowk Durga Puja pandal at 3 PM to offer prayers to Goddess Durga. His agenda for Sunday includes several events from 9 AM to 5:40 PM, which will feature organizational meetings and discussions with party workers. This visit coincides with the festive season, blending religious observances with party-related engagements.

In preparation for the celebrations, the Patna administration has announced special traffic arrangements from 3 PM on October 17 until 10 PM on October 20. Vehicle movement will be restricted on the route between Dak Bungalow Chowk and Kotwali during this period.

The restrictions were communicated by the District Magistrate, Senior Superintendent of Police, and Traffic Superintendent. Emergency vehicles, including ambulances and those with authorized passes, will be exempt from these restrictions.

To manage crowds and facilitate movement during the festivities, entry controls, one-way systems, and route diversions will be implemented in select areas.

According to the announced plan, all types of goods and passenger vehicles, including buses, trucks, and light commercial vehicles like Tata 407, will be prohibited from entering the Patna Municipal Corporation area during the festival. Significant traffic changes will occur around key locations such as Dak Bungalow Chowk, Kotwali, Income Tax Roundabout, Bailey Road, Rajabazar Flyover, Ashok Rajpath, Patna City, and the New Bypass. Additionally, vehicle movement related to metro construction and other infrastructure projects will also be halted until October 21.