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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath Stops Vijayadashami Procession in Gorakhpur to Allow Ambulance Passage
✍️ India Today
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 06:01 AM
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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath halted a Vijayadashami procession in Gorakhpur after an ambulance was reported to be stuck, ensuring the emergency vehicle could reach its destination promptly.
Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh – On the day of Vijayadashami, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered the temporary suspension of a religious procession after local officials alerted him that an ambulance was unable to move through the crowded route. The decision was taken to prioritize the medical emergency and prevent any delay in patient care.
According to eyewitnesses, the procession, which featured traditional drums and floats, was halted at a major intersection near the city centre. Police and municipal staff cleared the way, allowing the ambulance to proceed to the hospital without further obstruction.
The CM’s intervention was brief; once the ambulance cleared the area, the procession resumed its march, and there were no reports of injuries or disruptions to the festivities. Authorities praised the swift coordination between the health department and law‑enforcement agencies.
Vijayadashami, a major Hindu festival, typically draws large crowds in Gorakhpur, but officials reiterated that public safety and emergency services remain a priority during such events.
The incident underscores the government's emphasis on ensuring that essential services are not compromised even during large religious gatherings.
According to eyewitnesses, the procession, which featured traditional drums and floats, was halted at a major intersection near the city centre. Police and municipal staff cleared the way, allowing the ambulance to proceed to the hospital without further obstruction.
The CM’s intervention was brief; once the ambulance cleared the area, the procession resumed its march, and there were no reports of injuries or disruptions to the festivities. Authorities praised the swift coordination between the health department and law‑enforcement agencies.
Vijayadashami, a major Hindu festival, typically draws large crowds in Gorakhpur, but officials reiterated that public safety and emergency services remain a priority during such events.
The incident underscores the government's emphasis on ensuring that essential services are not compromised even during large religious gatherings.