PM Modi's 45-hour meditation at Vivekananda Rock: No entry to beach for visitors

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to embark on a 45-hour meditation on Vivekananda Rock Memorial starting on Thursday with the conclusion of the campaigning for the last phase of the election, arrangements are being put in place for the major event. 'PM's Kanyakumari retreat violates poll code': Congress moves Election Commission against Modi No tourists to be allowed on the beach for two days The beach will be out of bounds for tourists from Thursday to Saturday and private boats will not be allowed to ferry, PTI reported. According to BJP leaders, the rock that PM Modi chose for meditation had a major impact on Vivekananda's life and holds a similar significance in the monk's life as Sarnath for Gautam Buddha. "Meditating at the same place shows Prime Minister Modi's commitment to bringing Swami ji's vision of a Viksit Bharat to life," a BJP leader said, as quoted by PTI.