PM Modi May Visit Kedarnath Between October 22-25 to Review Reconstruction
Uttarakhand CMO officials say Modi may visit Kedarnath in late October to pray and review rebuilding work, with a possible stop in Tehri to inaugurate THDC's 1,000 MW pumped storage plant.
Current Summary
According to a September 30 Deccan Chronicle report, officials in the Uttarakhand Chief Minister's Office said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Kedarnath between October 22 and 25 to offer prayers and review reconstruction work, though the Prime Minister's Office has not officially released his schedule. Preparations are reportedly underway, and a Special Protection Group team has already inspected Kedarnath and submitted a security assessment. The proposed visit falls close to the anniversary of Modi's October 21, 2022 visit. Besides puja at the temple, he is expected to inspect reconstruction work at Kedarpuri and review the timetable for completing projects and opening them to pilgrims. After Kedarnath, Modi is expected to travel to Tehri to inaugurate THDC's 1,000 MW pumped storage power plant. Modi has visited Kedarnath six times since 2014.
What We Know
- CMO officials say Modi may visit Kedarnath between October 22 and 25.
- A Special Protection Group team has inspected Kedarnath and submitted a security assessment.
- The visit is expected to include a review of Kedarpuri reconstruction work and its completion timetable.
- Modi is expected to also travel to Tehri to inaugurate THDC's 1,000 MW pumped storage power plant.
- The Prime Minister's Office has not officially confirmed the schedule.
What Is Still Unclear
- Whether the visit will take place and on which exact date.
- Full itinerary and any public events planned alongside the visit.
What Changed
- 30 Sept, 05:11 pmSignal detected: PM Modi May Visit Kedarnath Between October 22-25 to Review Reconstruction
Background
Modi has visited the Kedarnath shrine six times since becoming Prime Minister in 2014, including an October 21, 2022 visit after that year's assembly elections.