Prime Minister Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam carried out a site visit at Grand Bassin this morning ahead of the Maha Shivratree festival to ensure that all arrangements are in place for devotees to undertake their pilgrimage and prayers in optimal conditions.
He was accompanied by several Ministers and members of the Task Force for Maha Shivratree and Thaipoosam Cavadee.
Dr Ramgoolam stated that concerns raised regarding the presence of ducks and cats at the site had been taken into consideration, and assured that appropriate measures would be implemented. He commended the Minister of National Infrastructure, Mr Govindranath Gunness, for the drainage works at Ganga Talao aimed at preventing water accumulation, and expressed satisfaction with the progress achieved through effective inter-agency collaboration.
The Prime Minister called on devotees to observe discipline and expressed confidence that the festival would be conducted smoothly and safely.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Mr Bachoo, reiterated that commercial activities are prohibited at Ganga Talao during the festival to ensure order and discipline.
