Silchar: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma will visit eight Durga Puja pandals in Silchar on Monday during Ashtami, officials said.According to his itinerary, Sarma will arrive at Silchar airport at 9.45 am and leave for the town at 10 am. He will begin visiting pandals at 10.15 am and spend nearly three hours at prominent puja venues.His schedule includes Kachakanti Temple Puja, Mitali Sangha, Durgabari at Bilpar, Tarun Sangha, Sripally on Link Road, Medical Representatives’ Puja, Ramakrishna Mission and Rice Mill Puja.Sarma is expected to offer prayers to Goddess Durga and interact with puja organisers and devotees. He will leave the Rice Mill Puja pandal at 1.15 pm, reach Silchar airport by 1.45 pm and depart for Guwahati at 2 pm.The Cachar district administration has been directed to make arrangements for security, reception, transportation and traffic management. Officials have been asked to ensure the smooth movement of the chief minister’s convoy, particularly on routes likely to face heavy traffic during the festive rush.Arrangements have also been sought for four members of his entourage, including personnel handling information technology and public relations. Departments concerned have been instructed to coordinate and complete preparations according to the itinerary.Sarma’s visit comes as Maha Ashtami celebrations are underway across the Barak Valley, with thousands of devotees expected to visit pandals.
