THE GREATER Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) is busy making preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on September 11. Modi will inaugurate the international airport in Mohali. He is also scheduled to attend the convocation at PGI, Chandigarh. More than 5,000 police personnel will keep vigil in Mohali and Chandigarh during the PM’s visit on September 11.
Roads have been spruced up ahead of the visit and there is heavy police presence in several areas. The Punjab police have deputed around 1,500 personnel from five districts while the Chandigarh police will depute 4,500 personnel, including three companies of Haryana police. The GMADA is reportedly spending nearly Rs 7 crore for the preparations.
The Chandigarh police have also issued a route plan for movement of patients in Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) so that they are not inconvenienced on the day.
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The road leading from the Indian School of Business (ISB) from Mohali to the international airport in Jheurheri village has been beautified. Punjab police personnel have been deputed at all highrises near the airport to keep a strict vigil.
All entry roads to the airport have been closed and special nakas have been set up at all entry and exit points along the sensitive zone.
The SSPs of Mohali, Ropar, Fatehgarh Sahib and Patiala will lead the security teams which will be headed by the Inspector General (Patiala range). Special Weapons and Tactics team (SWAT) and commandos will also be deputed.
Hoardings of Progressive Punjab summit have also been displayed along the road leading to the airport. Police vehicles fitted with Light Machine Guns (LMGs) have also been deployed on the road.
Chandigarh SSP (Security) Manish Choudhary told Chandigarh Newsline that a total 4500 police personnel would be deputed in the city during the PM’s visit. He added that that they got three companies of the reserve police force from the Ministry of Home Affairs and four companies from Haryana police.
Meanwhile, a rehearsal for the convocation was held at PGI. Degrees will be bestowed on 825 students.
THE PM’S PROGRAMME
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive at the Chandigarh airport at 9 am. After inaugurating the international terminal, the PM will attend the convocation at the PGI at 10.30 am following which he will address a rally around 11.30 am at the ground in Sector 25. Chandigarh police also advised the people to avoid the routes along the PGI, rally ground and Sector 29 from 8 am to 2 pm.
ROUTE FOR AMBULANCES
A route plan for ambulances during the PM’s visit has been issued by the Chandigarh police. The ambulances coming from Mohali side could reach the main gate of the PGI from Sector 37 , Sector 24 Sector 15 and then Sector 11.
Ambulances coming from Mullanpur side can reach the hospital by the main route which will be open during the PM’s visit.
Ambulances coming from Zirakpur side will first have to reach to Panchkula and then take the road from Manimajra to Sector 26 to reach PGI. The road from sector 26 to Sector 11 will be open for the ambulances.
Cong plans protest
The Chandigarh unit of Congress has decided to stage a protest during the visit of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi against the decision of the government to stop distribution of food ration under the public distribution system, imposition of the house tax and anti people policies of the BJP government.The strategy for the protest was discussed in a meeting of the party held today at Congress Bhawan, Sector 35. CTCC chief Pardeep Chhabra said the PM was visiting the city at a time when the people have been burdened with taxes.
BJP sets the stage
BJP leaders on Wednesday reviewed the preparations at the rally ground where the will address a public rally. President of Chandigarh unit of BJP said that some of the Union ministers are expected to reach the city on Thursday. Chandigarh MP Kirron Kher has appealed to the residents of Chandigarh and BJP workers to turn out in large numbers to listen to the PM at the
rally ground.
Police personnel near the site of the international airport in Mohali on Wednesday. (Express Photo by Jasbir Malhi)
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