Anakapalli to Ayodhya free spiritual train launched
Anakapalli MP C.M. Ramesh has launched a free spiritual train service to transport 1,500 devotees to Ayodhya and Varanasi. The initiative aims to support underprivileged families while the MP also highlighted ongoing industrial development in his constituency.
Why it matters
This initiative highlights the intersection of religious tourism and political outreach in Indian regional governance.
Anakapalli MP and Railway Standing Committee Chairman C.M. Ramesh flagged off the inaugural free spiritual train from Anakapalli to Ayodhya and Varanasi, from the Anakapalli railway station on Sunday.
The initiative, supported by alliance leaders, facilitates a five-day pilgrimage for 1,500 devotees, covering travel, accommodation, meals, and medical support.
Mr. Ramesh emphasised that the mission aims to ensure underprivileged families experience the spiritual sanctity of Ayodhya and Kashi.
“We are providing travel, meals, accommodation, drinking water, and medical services free of cost. Dedicated in-charges and volunteers have been appointed for each coach. Special medical teams and necessary medicines are also ready in order to ensure the devotees face no inconvenience,” he said.
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