Gorakhpur: MP and actor Ravi Kishan Shukla on Saturday inspected Gorakhpur railway station and major Chhath ghats in the city to review preparations for the festival and ensure adequate arrangements for devotees.He first visited the railway station and reviewed passenger facilities, train operations and security arrangements in view of the expected rush during Chhath. Interacting with railway officials, he directed them to ensure smooth train operations and make adequate arrangements to prevent inconvenience to passengers during the festive rush.The MP later inspected Surajkund Pokhara, the Chhath ghat at Rajghat and the ghat near Ramgarh Tal jetty. He reviewed facilities for devotees, cleanliness, lighting, security and other essential arrangements at the sites.Ravi Kishan directed the concerned officials to complete all preparations well in advance and ensure proper sanitation, adequate lighting and security at the ghats. He stressed that special attention should be paid to the convenience of devotees so that they could perform rituals without any difficulty.Describing Chhath as a major festival rooted in faith and folk culture, he said ensuring the safety and convenience of devotees was the collective responsibility of all departments. He cautioned officials against any negligence in making the necessary arrangements.
