PM Modi Postpones Ambaji Temple Visit to Ensure Devotee Comfort
Prime Minister Modi has postponed his visit to Ambaji Temple on November 14 to prevent inconvenience to devotees during the festival.
Gandhinagar, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to postpone his visit to the Ambaji Temple, originally scheduled for November 14, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of ‘Labha Pancham.’ The announcement was made by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi on Friday.
Sanghvi explained that the decision was made to avoid any inconvenience to the large number of devotees expected at the temple during this busy festival period. He noted that over the past few days, there has been a significant influx of visitors, and the situation was likely to worsen on Labha Pancham.
“PM Modi is a devoted follower of Maa Amba. His visit was planned for Saturday, but given the anticipated crowd, he chose to postpone it for the benefit of the devotees,” Sanghvi stated. The Prime Minister has instructed the state government to ensure that devotees face no difficulties during their visit.
He emphasized that the decision was made to prioritize the comfort of the devotees, allowing them to pray peacefully and begin the new year with their wishes fulfilled. Modi is expected to visit the temple at a later date.
The Prime Minister’s visit was intended to include prayers and rituals at the Ambaji Temple, one of the 51 Shakti Peeths, which attracts a large number of pilgrims from Gujarat and neighboring states. Preparations had already begun by local authorities and security agencies to manage both the Prime Minister’s visit and the influx of pilgrims.
On Thursday, Sanghvi inspected the temple to review the arrangements, ensuring that ordinary devotees could have a smooth experience. With many pilgrims already arriving during the Diwali holidays, the number is expected to swell on Labha Pancham, prompting the postponement of Modi’s visit.
The Banaskantha Collector’s office also issued a notice on Thursday, confirming the postponement of the November 14 event for administrative reasons. Modi is expected to arrive at Ahmedabad Airport on Friday evening and then head to Gandhinagar, where he will stay at ‘Lok Bhavan’ overnight. Following the change in plans, he may return to Delhi on Saturday morning instead of visiting Ambaji.
Earlier on Friday, Sanghvi visited the Jain pilgrimage site ‘Shri Ghantakarn Mahavir Temple’ in Mahudi, Gandhinagar district, where he offered prayers for the continuous progress, peace, and prosperity of Gujarat and its people. He was accompanied by local officials, including Mansa MLA J.S. Patel.
