CM Yogi inspects prep ahead of Prez visit
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Gorakhpur
: Gorakhpur is prepared to extend a grand welcome to President Droupadi Murmu as she arrives for AIIMS Gorakhpur's convocation on Jun 30 and inauguration of Uttar Pradesh's first AYUSH University on July 1.
Determined to ensure flawless arrangements, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held an inspection of the Pipri-based Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University for second consecutive day on Saturday.
After inaugurating the university, Murmu will visit the historic Gorakhnath Temple. CM Yogi personally inspected the route from the temple to the university, commuting across Nakha Overbridge, Sports College chauraha, Karimanagar chauraha, Jhungiya Mod, and Medical College road.
The CM directed officials to leave no stone unturned in ensuring a grand experience for the President.
Earlier in the day, Yogi chaired a meeting with senior BJP leaders and public representatives at the Gorakhnath Temple to review the preparations and urged all stakeholders to take full responsibility to make the presidential visit a memorable event. TNN
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