First humanity, then tradition: CM Yogi stops Vijayadashami procession for ambulance

Gorakhpur. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s sensitivity and quick decision during the traditional Vijayadashami procession from Gorakshpeeth, the world famous center of Nathpanth, on the holy festival of Vijayadashami, has presented the ideal of service to humanity. His decision also gave the message that saving someone’s life is most important before any tradition. During the Vijayadashami procession, as soon as the siren of an ambulance was heard amidst the huge crowd of devotees and tight security cordon in front of the main gate of Gorakhnath temple, the Chief Minister immediately stopped the procession, giving priority to human life over tradition and protocol. On his instructions, the ambulance was given way and after that the procession proceeded.

On Tuesday evening, the traditional Vijayadashami procession was proceeding from the Gorakhnath temple under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in the form of Gorakshpeethadhishwar. A huge crowd of devotees had gathered in front of the main gate of the temple. Meanwhile, an ambulance carrying a serious patient reached there and started getting stuck due to the crowd. As soon as the sound of siren reached CM Yogi’s vehicle, he immediately instructed his security personnel to make way for the ambulance. As soon as the Chief Minister signaled, the security personnel showed promptness and stopped the pace of the procession. The devotees and citizens present on the spot, understanding this initiative of the CM, immediately cooperated and cleared the way. Despite the huge crowd and tight arrangements, the ambulance passed safely without any hindrance. Only after the ambulance moved ahead did the procession proceed on its scheduled route again.

The video of this entire incident is becoming increasingly viral on social media. Internet users and the general public are appreciating this humanitarian initiative of the Chief Minister. People say that in the midst of such a big religious event and huge crowd, giving priority to the life of a common patient by ignoring the VIP protocol is a sign of true leadership and sensitivity.