CM Yogi Adityanath Mahant of Gorakhnath Temple till Dussehra

Yogi Adityanath will play a dual role in the view of Navratra and Dussehra celebrations. Continuing the decades-old tradition, Yogi will lead a shobha yatra as the mahanth of Gorakhnath Temple and will also be CM of the state, forcing security arrangements in the city on the occassion of Dussehra and Muharram.

The procession will pass through the busy areas of the city and culminate at Mansarovar Ramleela ground, temple sources confirmed.In view of Yogi’s visit, the state police have made elaborate security arrangements in the city.

IG Hari Ram Sharma said a statewide alert had been sounded in view of Dussehra and Muharram. “Since Gorakpur region is sensitive, Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) and Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel, along with the civil police, have been deployed in the area. The chief minister will be provided security as per the protocol,” Sharma said.