Mumbai Jagannath Rath Yatra Draws 40K Devotees; VHP Runs Anti-Drug Drive At Saki Naka

Shri Jagannath Rath Yatra at the Shri Jagannath Temple in Saki Naka, Mumbai, drew an estimated 38,000 to 40,000 devotees.

The Youth Wing of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), Bajrang Dal, provided volunteer services and security during the event.

Bajrang Dal volunteers led by Akash Shelar and Rabinarayan Panigrahi conducted a 'Nasha Mukt Bharat' anti-drug campaign alongside the procession.

The campaign encouraged young people to stay away from drugs and embrace social service with the message 'Character Building – A Step for Nation Building'.

The programme led to two new local mandals joining the VHP-Bajrang Dal network and several youths expressing interest in their activities.