Preparations Underway for Guru Gobind Singhs 360th Birth Anniversary in Patna

Patna, October 30 (Daily Kiran) : Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary conducted a review meeting on Friday regarding the preparations for the 360th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh at Takht Sri Harmandir Ji Gurudwara in Patna Sahib. He directed officials from various departments to ensure timely arrangements for the convenience, safety, accommodation, and smooth transit of devotees coming from across the nation and abroad.

During the meeting, Chief Secretary Pratyay Amrit provided detailed insights into the proposed action plan for the event. District Magistrate Kundan Kumar presented an overview of the arrangements and preparations through a presentation. The celebrations are set to take place from January 9 to January 16, 2027, under the theme “Bihar is Ready, Ji Aaya Nu.”

Plans include accommodating around 20,000 people across a 20 to 30-acre area. Special buses will operate to facilitate the movement of devotees. The state-run Comfed will ensure an adequate supply of milk and yogurt. Other necessary amenities, including mobile toilets, street lighting, check posts, crowd management, and more, will also be arranged.

Choudhary emphasized the importance of ensuring smooth transit for the large number of devotees expected to arrive in Patna Sahib. He instructed officials to organize the roads leading to Takht Sri Harmandir to prevent any inconvenience for visitors.

He also directed the Divisional Railway Manager of Danapur and the General Manager of East Central Railway in Hajipur to develop and organize Patna Sahib Railway Station to better serve the devotees. Additional facilities at Gulzarbagh, Patna Junction, and Rajendra Nagar Railway Station were also requested to minimize any discomfort during their travels.

To ease traffic and enhance convenience, the Chief Minister suggested exploring the possibility of starting a water metro service from Digha Ghat to Kangan Ghat. He instructed officials to work on the necessary resources and arrangements, including considering renting a water metro from Kolkata. Furthermore, he emphasized ensuring a sufficient number of buses for the event.

Recognizing that the celebrations will occur in January during the cold season, Choudhary called for special preparations to safeguard the health of the attendees. He directed that medical specialists, including cardiologists, be available on-site. Adequate provisions for accommodation, drinking water, sanitation, lighting, and other essential services must be ensured to avoid any discomfort for the visiting devotees.

The Chief Minister urged all concerned departments to work in coordination to complete the preparations within the stipulated timeframe. He reiterated that the convenience, safety, and respect of the devotees should be the top priority, and all arrangements should reflect this commitment.

Choudhary visited the Takht Sri Harmandir Ji Gurudwara in Patna Sahib, offering prayers for the state’s peace, prosperity, and well-being. The Gurudwara Management Committee welcomed him with a ceremonial robe, sword, and a symbolic gift.

The meeting was attended by various officials, including MLA Ratnesh Kushwaha, Patna Mayor Sita Sahu, former Chief Secretary GS Kang, and Police Director General Preeta Verma, among others.