Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 900 metre-long Mahakal Lok corridor built at the Mahakaleshwar temple.
PM Modi dedicated tot he nation the first phase of the ₹850 crore Mahakaleshwar Temple Corridor Development Project in Ujjain.
After inaugurating the project, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also inspected the Mahakal Lok corridor in Ujjain. He was accompanied by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Modi, attired in traditional dhoti and gamcha (stole), entered the sanctum sanctorum of the Lord Mahakal temple at around 6 PM. He was accompanied by Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.
According to Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the Phase-I of the 'Mahakal Lok' project will help in enriching the experience of pilgrims visiting the temple by providing them with world-class modern amenities.