Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani on Monday took stock of preparations for the mega event featuring US President Donald Trump at the newly built cricket stadium in the city on February 24.

Ahead of the historic trip, Rupani visited the cricket stadium in the Motera area to get a first hand update on preparations for the event, officials said.

President Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are scheduled to address a large gathering at the Sardar Patel Stadium on February 24, the first day of Trump’s two-day maiden India visit.

Around a lakh people are expected to take part in the event christened “Namaste President Trump”.

During his visit to the city, Trump will take part in a roadshow and also tour the Sabarmati Ashram, a place closely associated with Mahatma Gandhi.

The visiting leader is also scheduled to inaugurate the newly built stadium.

Rupani, during his visit to the stadium, gave necessary instructions about preparations, said the officials.

A US Air Force cargo plane on Monday landed at the Ahmedabad International Airport with various security-related equipment and a large SUV-like vehicle with multiple antennae mounted on it, said a police official.

It is believed the vehicle would be used to secure the 22km route of the roadshow.

Earlier it was announced that Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and Modi will travel along a 22km-long route starting from the international airport to the Sabarmati Ashram, and then to the Motera stadium via the Indira Bridge.

The officials said over a lakh people are likely to stand on both sides of the road to greet the leaders.

More than 10,000 police personnel will be deployed at strategic locations in the city during Trump’s visit, police said.