Prayagraj, Jan 19 (FN Agency) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that the message of Maha Kumbh is clear that this country will remain united and strong only through unity. The CM said, “We are all coming together with this message of unity and integrity. This is the message of Prime Minister Modi.” While addressing a press conference in Prayagraj after reviewing the preparations for Mauni Amavasya, he said, “A large number of devotees are arriving at the Mahakumbh from across the country and abroad. Many foreign devotees were deeply moved after taking a holy dip at the Sangam.” Yogi said that some tourists from Europe had also visited and the way they were singing praises of Prayagraj was truly overwhelming. “They did not know Hindi, Sanskrit, or Awadhi, but they were chanting Hindi chaupais, Sanskrit mantras, and verses connected to Sanatan Dharma with great devotion.
The reverence they expressed for Mother Ganga and the sacred places here was overwhelming,” he said. He highlighted the grand scale of the Maha Kumbh and lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for the event. He emphasised that everyone is fully dedicated to bringing this vision to life at the local level. He also thanked the media for helping promote Prayagraj’s positive image. He said, “The main bathing events of Paush Purnima and Makar Sankranti have concluded, while the two Maha Snans Mauni Amavasya on January 29 and Basant Panchami on February 3, are still to come. Over 7,000 organizations have already arrived.” The CM said that an aerial survey of the entire Maha Kumbh area was conducted today. He said that the total number of people present at Maha Kumbh, including devotees bathing at the Sangam, residents of Kumbh tents, and other connected groups, exceeds one crore. He said, “To ensure the convenience and safety of such a large crowd, both the central and state government departments are working in full coordination.
The vision of a grand, divine, and digital Kumbh is being realized, while also connecting the pilgrims’ faith with modernity and honoring their devotion.” Yogi said that to address all the issues, the state government’s Chief Secretary, DGP, and other senior officials were sent to the site. “Today, once again, efforts were made to assess the progress. Keeping in mind the upcoming major bathing events on January 29 and February 3, a review of the entire arrangement was conducted,” he said. He expressed confidence that with the blessings of Lord Prayagraj and Mother Ganga, the two major bathings (Shahi Snans) will be completed successfully. He also shared that programme for the Prime Minister, President, Vice President, and Home Minister are also planned at the Maha Kumbh. Former President Ram Nath Kovind is currently involved with the Maha Kumbh’s organization. It may be noted that the Governors and the Chief Ministers of various states, as well as Supreme Court and High Court judges, along with representatives from different states, have continuously been visiting and bathing at the Sangam. The CM said, “There is a massive presence of saints and devotees currently in Prayagraj, with numerous religious rituals being conducted. Whether domestic or foreign, all are deeply moved after bathing at the Sangam.” He said that on Makar Sankranti and Paush Purnima, he was unable to bathe at the Sangam, as he had chosen to restrict himself for the convenience of saints and devotees. “The opportunity to witness the devotion and sentiments of the saints and pilgrims was truly overwhelming,” he said.