Patna: BJP president Nitin Nabin will visit Patna on October 17 and 18 to offer prayers at Durga Puja pandals and take part in organisational programmes with party workers.
According to the party’s schedule, Nabin will visit the historic Dak Bungalow Chauraha Durga Puja pandal at 3 pm on Saturday to offer prayers to Goddess Durga.
His programme on Sunday is scheduled to run from 9 am to 5:40 pm and will include organisational meetings and interactions with BJP workers. He is also expected to visit other Durga Puja pandals and pray for the welfare of the people.
The visit comes during the festive period, with religious engagements and party activities forming part of his two-day schedule.
Patna Traffic Restrictions From October 17
The district administration has announced special traffic arrangements in Patna from 3 pm on October 17 until 10 pm on October 20 to manage the movement of festival crowds.
Vehicles will not be allowed on the stretch between Dak Bungalow Chauraha and Kotwali during the restriction period. The arrangements have been announced by the district administration and police officials, including the District Magistrate, Senior Superintendent of Police and Traffic Superintendent of Police.
Ambulances, hearses, emergency vehicles and vehicles carrying authorised passes will be exempt from the restrictions.
Entry restrictions, one-way traffic arrangements and diversions will be enforced at designated points to regulate vehicle movement and ease congestion during the festivities.
Goods Vehicles and Buses Barred in Municipal Area
Under the traffic plan, the movement of goods and passenger vehicles will be suspended within the Patna Municipal Corporation area during the specified festival period. The restrictions cover buses, trucks, tractors and light commercial vehicles, including Tata 407s.
Traffic arrangements will also be modified at several important locations, including Dak Bungalow Chauraha, Kotwali, Income Tax Golambar, Bailey Road and the area around Rajabazar flyover. Changes will also affect Ashok Rajpath, Patna City and New Bypass.
In addition, vehicles associated with metro construction and other infrastructure projects will remain prohibited within the municipal corporation area until October 21.
Commuters are advised to check local traffic updates and follow police directions while travelling through affected areas during the Durga Puja celebrations.