Darbhanga, Bihar: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh touched down in Punauradham on Wednesday, arriving directly by helicopter from Darbhanga airport to offer prayers at the Sita Kund temple in the Sitamarhi district of Bihar, which shares a land border with Nepal. Singh visited the revered Janaki birthplace with the assistance of the former health minister, Mangal Pandey. After paying homage at the revered Sita Kund temple, Union Minister Singh, amidst the spiritual ambiance, declared, 'A lotus will bloom in Sitamarhi.' Drawing a poignant analogy, Singh pointed to the nearby pond, emphasising,
'There is a pond near the temple, and only lotus blooms in the pond. At Janaki's birthplace, known as Sita Kund, it is only natural for the lotus to bloom here.'"
Addressing the media, the Defence Minister refrained from any political comment but assured Sitamarhi will have all-round development.
Before the briefing, Defence Minister Singh offered prayers at Janaki's birthplace, Punouradham. After reaching Sita Kund, he also performed Aarti. After the aarti, he also circumambulated the temple. After this, he left to participate in the dialogue with local intelligentsia organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Before this, security arrangements in the district had been tightened regarding the arrival of the defence minister. Extensive security arrangements were made by the district administration ahead of his visit. District Magistrate Manesh Kumar Meena, Superintendent of Police Manoj Kumar Tiwari, and other officials visited the venue and surrounding areas to take stock of the security arrangements.
A significant deployment of police forces, along with magistrates and police officials, has been reported at approximately 52 locations, according to Vygr News sources. Security personnel are stationed meticulously, extending from the helipad to Janaki Janmabhoomi Punouradham and from Punouradham to the venue of Singh's press briefing. Additionally, a specialised squad from the Special Protection Group (SPG) has taken charge of securing the event venue.
In response to the arrival of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, security measures have been heightened along the Nepal border adjacent to the Sitamarhi district. Officials informed Vygr News that vehicles and individuals entering Indian territory from Nepal are subjected to thorough scrutiny before being granted entry. Security checks have also been intensified in other adjoining areas such as Hanuman Chowk border, Bairagniya, Bhittha Mod, and Kanma.
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