Mahakal Lok Corridor UPDATES: PM Modi inaugurates first phase of project today [WATCH]

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the first phase of the Mahakaleshwar Temple corridor development project worth Rs 856 crore today, i.e. on Tuesday. The highly anticipated project is an initiative to boost the tourism industry in Madhya Pradesh.

The city of Ujjain, also known as Mahakal’s Nagari, saw a grand inauguration of the newly developed ‘Mahakal Lok’, which is expected to be live-streamed across 40 countries across the globe.

State BJP president Vishnu Dutt Sharma told, “We reached out to the people from Madhya Pradesh residing in these countries. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and I held a virtual meeting with them and they were excited to join the event. We are planning to extend the list of countries to 50. Apart from virtually attending the event, the NRIs will organize special ceremonies like the lighting of lamps to mark the occasion”.

Check LIVE update of the events here:

# “Spirituality is contained in every particle and divine energy is being transmitted in every corner of Ujjain. Ujjain has led India’s prosperity, knowledge, dignity and literature for thousands of years”, said PM Modi while addressing in Ujjain.

Madhya Pradesh | Spirituality is contained in every particle and divine energy is being transmitted in every corner of Ujjain. Ujjain has led India’s prosperity, knowledge, dignity and literature for thousands of years: PM Modi at the inauguration of Shri Mahakal Lok in Ujjain pic.twitter.com/oP5qHrtFXn

— ANI (@ANI) October 11, 2022

# PM dedicates Shri Mahakal Lok to the nation today.

#WATCH | Ujjain, MP: PM dedicates to the nation Shri Mahakal Lok. Phase I of the project will help in enriching the experience of pilgrims visiting the temple by providing them with world-class modern amenities

Total cost of the entire project is around Rs 850 cr.

(Source: DD) pic.twitter.com/J1UnlU9XLa

— ANI (@ANI) October 11, 2022

# Prime Minister offers prayers at Ujjain’s Mahakal temple in Madhya Pradesh

#WATCH | Madhya Pradesh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers at Ujjain’s Mahakal temple.

PM will dedicate to the nation, ‘Shri Mahakal Lok’ this evening.

(Source: DD News) pic.twitter.com/XDJoTHro7p

— ANI (@ANI) October 11, 2022

# Check glimpses of Mahakal Lok in Ujjain

Glimpses of the Shri Mahakal Lok in Ujjain which will be dedicated to the nation by PM @narendramodi today.

The grandeur of this place must be seen to be believed. pic.twitter.com/zBlfEyaI9h

— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) October 11, 2022

# PM Modi arrives in Ujjain. CM and other officials received him.

PM @narendramodi landed in Indore, where he was welcomed by Ministers @drnarottammisra, @tulsi_silawat, former Speaker @S_MahajanLS Ji and other dignitaries. pic.twitter.com/AeSWYWTJnZ

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 11, 2022

# CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan on PM Modi’s visit to Ujjain to inaugurate Mahakal Temple Corridor today

Madhya Pradesh | There is a festive atmosphere here today. I welcome PM Modi on behalf of all people of Madhya Pradesh, he is an inspiration to all of us: CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan on PM Modi’s visit to Ujjain to inaugurate Mahakal Temple Corridor today pic.twitter.com/961HDeguxy

— ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) October 11, 2022