New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday welcomed Kanwariyas at a camp in Mayapuri in West Delhi by showering flower petals on them.
In a message on X, the Chief Minister said, “Today, in the Mayapuri Kanwar Seva Camp, we welcomed the divine Kanwariyas with a shower of flowers and had the good fortune of distributing prasad.”
“May Baba Bholenath make the journey of all Kanwariyas auspicious and fulfil all their wishes,” she said, after reviewing the arrangements at the camp for pilgrims.
“On this occasion, MLA Shri Anil Sharma Ji, Shri Umang Bajaj Ji, former MP Shri Ramesh Bidhuri Ji, along with a large number of Shiv Bhakts, were present,” she wrote on X.
On Saturday, the Chief Minister visited a Kanwar Seva Shivir at Apsara Border, where she welcomed Kanwariyas.
The Chief Minister earlier said that extensive arrangements had been made across the national Capital to facilitate the smooth movement and stay of devotees.
“Several Kanwar camps have been set up, and thousands of Kanwariyas are arriving in Delhi. The city is welcoming and greeting all Shiva devotees carrying Kanwars. We have put all the necessary arrangements in place,” Gupta said.
She added that the Delhi government was providing financial assistance to camps and ensuring proper sanitation and traffic management during the pilgrimage.
“We are also offering financial assistance, maintaining sanitation, and managing traffic. The Delhi Traffic Police is overseeing these arrangements so that Kanwariyas do not face any inconvenience,” she said.
Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra also highlighted the government’s efforts to facilitate the pilgrimage.
“Just now, at the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta welcomed the Kanwariyas and Shiva devotees with great enthusiasm. The Delhi government has made all necessary preparations to welcome them, provide them with essential facilities, and ensure that their journey remains comfortable. The Chief Minister and the entire government have worked with full commitment to make these arrangements,” Mishra said.
–IANS
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