UP Government Orders State Buses To Play Ram Bhajans Till January 22 (image: UPSRTC)
As Ayodhya Ram Temple nears to its consecration ceremony, amusing scenarios are unfolding in the BJP ruled state of Uttar Pradesh. The Uttar Pradesh Transport Department has now issued an order to play Ram Bhajans in the public address systems which are installed in Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) buses until January 22.
The temple’s consecration ceremony is scheduled to be held on January 22. In a review meeting held by chief minister Yogi Adityanath he directed the organisation of programs such as bhajans, recitation of the Ramayana and Ramcharitmanas, and Sundarkand in the temples of Ayodhya from January 14 onwards, reports ANI.
In addition to the implementation of unordinary practice, the transport department has also prepared action plan for January 22. Cleanliness are said to be ensured in all passenger vehicles and bus stations.
Popular Ram Bhajans are played on the public systems in order to inspire the travelers with the life of Lord Shri Ram. The issued press release stated that the broadcasting will also include various artists’ renditions of popular devotional songs to Lord Ram, in addition to bhajans and hymns that are popular among people now as well as devotional songs sung by local singers.
The bus drivers will also be trained to ensure their compliance with safe driving practices and traffic rules, proper conduct towards tourists, the mandatory wearing of uniforms by drivers, abstaining from any form of intoxication and chewing tobacco, ensuring cleanliness of vehicles, and not charging more than the specified fare under any circumstances.
Interceptor vehicles are also deployed on all routes within a 200-kilometer radius of Ayodhya to assist tourists. Any issues concerning road safety such as overloading, drunken driving, wrong-side driving, overcharging, adherence to the dress code for drivers will be taken care of by the transport team. Safety measures will also be implemented as needed.
Help desks are said to be set up at all toll plazas to assist tourists travelling between Lucknow and Ayodhya, Gorakhpur and Ayodhya, and Sultanpur and Ayodhya by the Transport Department.
