Before PM Modi’s visit, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami reached Kedarnath, gave these instructions on reconstruction works
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami today visited Kedarnath Dham on Tuesday. He also reviewed the reconstruction works being done in the Dham. He along with wife Geeta Dhami offered prayers in Baba’s court. During this, the Chief Minister also met the saints who came for the Rudra Yagya. CM Dhami has given strict instructions to the construction agency to complete all the construction works on the stipulated time frame as well as maintain the quality. The visit of CM Dhami to Kedarnath is also being seen from the visit of PM Narendra Modi. If political sources are to be believed, PM Modi can visit Kedarnath Dham on the day of Choti Diwali.
PM Modi’s visit on 23 October is currently proposed. If Modi comes to visit Kedarnath Dham, then he can also review the reconstruction work being done under the master plan in the Dham. Along with the visit of CM Dhami, the district administration is also making preparations. It should be known that even before this PM Modi has visited Kedarnath Dham. After the disaster in 2013, a master plan was prepared for the reconstruction of the Dham, which PM Modi reviews through video conferencing.
Broken record of pilgrims
The record of pilgrims visiting the four dhams including Kedarnath, Badrinath is broken. This year in 2022 so far more than 39 lakh pilgrims have reached the dhams to have darshan. 1510613 pilgrims visited Badrinath Dham open from 8th May till 9th October. Whereas, 1403639 devotees have visited Kedarnath Dham open from May 6 till October 9. In Yamunotri Dham and Gangotri Dham, open from May 3, 470938 and 595676 pilgrims have visited respectively.