Prime Minister Narendra Modi will mark his visit to Chandigarh and Punjab today i.e. July 17, Friday during which he will inaugurate development projects worth over ₹12,070 crore. He is scheduled to arrive in Chandigarh at around 1:15 PM and will address a public rally in a fully air-conditioned tent built at a cost of ₹2 crore. His stay in Chandigarh will last approximately 45 minutes.
After the Chandigarh programme, the Prime Minister will head to Jalandhar, where he has four official engagements. Keeping PM Modi’s security in mind, more than 10,000 police personnel and security have been appointed at strategic locations aross both Chandigarh and Jalandhar. Both cities have also been declared No-Flying Zones.
Only people carrying valid entry passes will be allowed to attend the Prime Minister's events. Special bus services have also been arranged for attendees.
Chandigarh Programme
PM to arrive in Chandigarh at 1:15 PM
The Prime Minister is expected to land at the Air Force area of Chandigarh Airport at around 1:15 PM. From there, he will travel by helicopter to Rajindra Park and then proceed to Punjab Engineering College to address the rally.
2-km Area Declared High-Security Zone
A two-kilometre radius around the venue has been declared as a high-security zone. Visitors will not be allowed to carry any items inside the venue, including water bottles. Every attendee will undergo thorough security screening before entry, while snipers have been deployed on surrounding buildings. During the programme, the Prime Minister will inaugurate ten development projects.
Seating for 7,500 People
The Prime Minister will conclude his Chandigarh visit by addressing a public gathering. A temporary air-conditioned pandal costing ₹2 crore has been constructed for the event, with seating arrangements for nearly 7,500 people. Designated seating blocks have also been created for attendees.
Rain Preparedness
Keeping the monsoon season in mind, authorities have made elaborate arrangements, including drinking water facilities, mobile toilets, medical assistance, uninterrupted power supply with backup systems, and proper drainage around the venue to prevent waterlogging. Chandigarh Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar said all preparations have been completed.
Jalandhar Programme
PM to Reach Jalandhar at 3:40 PM
The Prime Minister is expected to remain in Jalandhar for around one-and-a-half hours. After concluding the Chandigarh event at approximately 2:35 PM, he will leave for Jalandhar in an MI-17 helicopter, landing at the specially prepared helipad at the PAP Ground around 3:40 PM. From there, he will travel by road under tight security to Jalandhar Cantt Railway Station, where he will inaugurate the newly redeveloped 110-year-old station building at around 3:55 PM.
Flagging Off Sant Ravidas Express
Between 4:00 PM and 4:30 PM, the Prime Minister will attend a programme inside the railway station, where he will flag off the Amritsar–Varanasi Sant Ravidas Express. He will also virtually inaugurate 75 redeveloped Amrit Bharat railway stations across the country and attend a brief cultural programme in the station's upper hall.
At around 4:30 PM, he will reach the waterproof rally venue outside the railway station, where BJP leaders and party workers will welcome him.
Projects Worth ₹5,470 Crore
From 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM, Prime Minister Modi will address a public meeting and lay the foundation stones for road and railway infrastructure projects worth more than ₹5,470 crore. After the rally, he will leave for the helipad and depart for Delhi.
List of Prohibited Items
As part of the strict security protocol, several items have been banned inside the event venues. These include water bottles, food items, bags, backpacks, umbrellas, matchboxes, lighters, cigarettes, knives, scissors, nail cutters and other sharp objects, coins, large keychains, pens, pen drives, laptops, tablets, earphones, chargers, power banks and cameras.
Authorities have also prohibited attendees from carrying black-coloured clothes, black handkerchiefs, banners, posters and flags, considering the possibility of protests during the Prime Minister's visit.