M.B. Puranik, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader, said on Saturday that a Shobha Yatra as part of the Hindu Samajotsava would be held here on Sunday.
Addressing presspersons here, Mr. Puranik said that the Shobha Yatra would begin from the Jodu Katte here at 2.30 p.m. However, the main yatra would commence from the Daina Circle. The yatra would culminate at the venue of the Hindu Samajotsava at the MGM College Grounds at 3.45 p.m.
The aim of the Shobha Yatra was to enthuse the cadre of the Bajrang Dal and also the youth. “While those in the procession would raise patriotic and religious slogans, the youth should not indulge in any provocative sloganeering,” he said.
The designated spots for vehicle parking had already been made known and people should follow the instruction. People living nearby should avoid bringing four-wheelers or two-wheelers as this would congest the path of the Shobha Yatra.
Though Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was expected to attend and deliver the keynote address at the Hindu Samajotsava at 4 p.m., he was unlikely to come as he was busy with elections in Gujarat.
For people coming from Dakshina Kannada district and the southern parts to the Hindu Samajotsava, lunch arrangement has been made for them at Udyavar, while those coming from Kundapur and northern parts, can have their lunch at Kallianpur, Mr. Puranik said.
Vilas Nayak, president of the district unit of VHP, was present.
