New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel directed the relocation of a scheduled government programme in Jamnagar to ensure that a local family’s wedding could proceed without disruption.
The decision came after concerns were raised by the family of Sanjana Parmar, whose wedding had been planned for Sunday at the City Town Hall.
According to details provided by the family, preparations for the wedding were in their final stages when they learned that the Chief Minister was scheduled to visit Jamnagar the next day, November 24, where a public event was also planned to take place at the same Town Hall.
With security arrangements and police deployment beginning ahead of the Chief Minister’s visit, the family feared that the heightened protocols could cause difficulties during the wedding ceremonies.
The matter was brought to the attention of the Chief Minister’s Office, following which Chief Minister Patel issued instructions to shift the venue of his official programme.
“The venue of our programme shall be changed, the family’s concern is our concern,” the Chief Minister directed, according to officials familiar with the decision.
Speaking about the relief this decision brought, Brijesh Parmar, the bride’s uncle, said the family had been deeply worried about potential disruptions.
“Securing a new venue during the wedding season, informing guests, and arranging everything afresh was difficult – but one reassuring call from the Chief Minister allowed us to sleep peacefully that night,” he said.
Parmar added that the Chief Minister personally communicated with the family, assuring them that the wedding could go ahead at the original venue without any interference.
The decision ensured that the wedding could proceed as planned, avoiding the logistical challenges that a last-minute change of venue would have posed during the peak marriage season.
The incident highlights an instance of administrative flexibility and attention to citizens’ concerns, reflecting a governance approach that acknowledges the impact of official programmes on the day-to-day lives of residents.
–IANS
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