Ahmedabad, June 11 -- Gujarat Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Wednesday assured that all arrangements are being made to ensure the smooth and secure conduct of the Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad, scheduled for June 27.

The Gujarat Minister emphasised that the rath yatra holds a very important place and is a 'centre of devotion' for the people of the state.

Speaking to ANI, Harsh Sanghavi said, "The Jagannath Rath Yatra is a huge centre of devotion for the people of Gujarat. Lakhs of people join the yatra. Today, the Jal yatra will be carried out on the bank of the Sabarmati as part of the rituals that are performed ahead of Rath Yatra."

"Preparations are being made for the Yatra that commences on June 27... It is the biggest Yatra -...