Echoing PM Modi’s vision, Yogi said such harmony accelerates India’s development. He reminisced about the dark days before 2014, when festivals meant curfews, fear gripped society, and governments fueled divisions. Traders suffered losses, women felt unsafe, and chaos reigned supreme.

Contrast that with today’s UP: a haven for unhindered celebrations. Mathura-Vrindavan’s extended Holi drew global awe for its orderly grandeur. ‘Those who called us divided, where’s the division now?’ Yogi challenged, gesturing to the eclectic throng reveling together.

Delving into mythology, he recounted Prahlad’s triumph over Hiranyakashyap via Narasimha Bhagwan, likening mafias to demons that require firm eradication. ‘Laton ke bhoot baaton se nahi maante,’ he quipped, underscoring zero tolerance for lawlessness.

Shifting to development, Yogi spotlighted the Heritage Corridor project. Narrow alleys once choked with traffic will expand threefold, illuminated beautifully. Displaced merchants receive prime relocations, ensuring no losses. This historic trade route to Bihar and Nepal will reclaim its glory, boosting local economies and exemplifying bottom-up growth.

The double-engine government’s focus on security and infrastructure has turned Gorakhpur into a development beacon. After his speech, Yogi reverently performed Prahlad’s aarti, scattered petals on the chariot, and playfully showered flowers on the enthusiastic masses, amplifying the festive spirit.

The morning’s public interactions gave way to intimate temple ceremonies. Bathed in panchamrit and anointed through Rudrabhishek, the Shiva lingam resonated with Shukla Yajurveda’s sacred hymns recited by temple purohits. Prayers extended to the welfare of all living beings, reflecting the CM’s holistic vision.

Venturing to Andhiyari Bag’s historic Mansarovar Temple, Yogi offered pooja items, conducted panchsnan, and abhishek with dairy and water. Local dignitaries joined as the event wrapped with fire offerings and lamp worship. Later, at Bharohia’s ancient Piteshwar Nath Shiva Temple – steeped in Mahabharata lore – he performed jalabhishek, invoking global harmony.

Beyond rituals, the CM connected with the grassroots: greeting block leaders, blessing schoolchildren, posing with sports enthusiasts, and inquiring after villagers’ well-being. This Maha Shivratri underscored Yogi’s dual role as spiritual guide and people’s representative, blending faith with governance.

The university isn’t just about careers; it’s a catalyst for farmer prosperity. Graduates will drive innovations in horticulture, opening doors worldwide while enhancing agricultural yields. Yogi inaugurated the revamped BDO office amid cheers, weaving in the story of the Giddhraj Jatayu center – a tribute to the vulture that symbolized bravery in mythology and now needs urgent protection from modern threats like pesticides.

‘Gratitude to nature is our cultural ethos,’ Yogi remarked, linking ancient lore to contemporary conservation. He slammed environmental neglect, citing Delhi’s smog-choked streets where doctors confine the vulnerable indoors. UP’s response? Strategic development paired with eco-restoration through this university.

Post-2017 progress in Gorakhpur shines bright: fertilizer factories humming, AIIMS delivering care, BRD Medical College excelling, sugar mills revived, biogas plants operational, and industrial hubs thriving. Roads have widened to four-lanes, bypasses ease commutes, flood defenses strengthen, and a new college honors a spiritual icon, educating over 2,000 students alongside stadiums nurturing wrestlers.

Welfare reaches every eligible home – homes, sanitation, food security, health insurance, pensions. Yogi’s deep ties to Jungle Kaudia were evident as he recounted wading through floods to aid villagers and fixing issues from Lucknow.

Tributes flowed to veterans like Ram Pati Yadav, who served since 1952, and commendations for Brijesh Yadav’s smart investments in infrastructure like solar-powered halls. Bhaiyachhihiya block’s growth drew praise too. With promises of unwavering support and Mahashivratri blessings, Yogi rallied the crowd.

MLA Fateh Bahadur Singh highlighted unprecedented advancements under Yogi – from security to industry and social justice. The forthcoming mega forestry university, Asia’s largest, underscores the CM’s commitment to sustainable growth and youth empowerment.

According to information, the railway is preparing to run a new train twice a week on this route between Chhapra and Anand Vihar. The Amrit Bharat rake has reached Chhapra for the operation of the new train. Prime Minister Narendra Modi may flag off the new Amrit Bharat train on September 15. This train will benefit passengers traveling from Gorakhpur to Delhi, providing convenience to people in both Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. It will also improve connectivity from UP and Bihar to Delhi.

**What will be the timetable?**

The route and timetable of the new Chhapra-Anand Vihar Amrit Bharat are almost ready, though not officially announced. Approval from railway officials is still pending. According to the proposed route, the Amrit Bharat train will depart from Chhapra on Mondays and Thursdays at 10 PM. It will reach Gorakhpur at 3:15 AM the next day, via Siwan, Thawe, and Kaptanganj.

Departing from Gorakhpur at 3:25 AM, it will reach Anand Vihar at 10:10 PM, via Aishbagh and Kanpur. On the return journey, this train will depart from Anand Vihar on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 12:20 AM. It will reach Gorakhpur at 4:50 PM the next day, via Kanpur and Aishbagh. It will reach Chhapra at 10:50 PM, via Kaptanganj and Thawe.

**How many trains are operating?**

Currently, four Amrit Bharat trains are already running for Bihar via Gorakhpur. The new Amrit Bharat train numbered 14048/14047 will run between Delhi and Sitamarhi once a week from August 9, the Gomtinagar-Darbhanga weekly Amrit Bharat numbered 5561/15562 from July 26, and the Bapudham Motihari-Anand Vihar Terminal Amrit Bharat Weekly Express numbered 15567/15568 has been running since July 29.

The Amrit Bharat train numbered 15557/15558 is running between Anand Vihar and Darbhanga via Ayodhya and Gorakhpur. The operation of the new Amrit Bharat train from Chhapra will ease the journey for people from Chhapra, Siwan, and Thawe, along with the neighboring areas of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

The incident occurred on Monday morning near the outer signal of Motipur station, where unidentified individuals threw stones at the train. The attack targeted coach number C-5, where a brick struck and shattered the window in front of seats 70 through 75. Passengers in the coach were alarmed and immediately informed the Ticket Collector (TC) and RPF personnel.

RPF Inspector Bharat Prasad, based in Motihari, subsequently examined the CCTV footage from the Vande Bharat train in Gorakhpur. The footage shows two individuals throwing stones at the train. A school is also visible near the scene of the incident, and its boundary wall appeared to have been damaged, indicating that bricks were likely taken from there to use in the attack. The RPF Inspector has assured that the perpetrators will be apprehended quickly.

Following the incident, security measures on the Vande Bharat train have been increased. The RPF team from Patliputra station provides security up to Muzaffarpur. The responsibility then shifts to the Muzaffarpur RPF until Motihari, with the Gorakhpur RPF ultimately taking charge.

The train will have 9 stops between Patliputra and Gorakhpur, including Hajipur, Muzaffarpur, Bapudham, Motihari, Sagauli, Bettiah, Narkatiaganj, Bagaha, and Kaptanganj. The minimum fare for the AC chair car from Patliputra to Gorakhpur is set at Rs 925, while the executive class fare is Rs 1820.

The train will operate six days a week, excluding Saturdays. It will depart from Gorakhpur railway station at 5:40 am and reach Patliputra railway station at 12:45 pm. In the return direction, the train will depart from Patliputra station at 3:30 pm and reach Gorakhpur at 11:30 pm.