Maha Kumbh: Vice President Takes Dip In Sangam, Praises Yogi Adityanath For “Glorious” Set-Up

Mahakumbh:

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar on Saturday took a dip within the Sangam and showered praises on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for the “glorious” preparations on the Maha Kumbh.

Talking to reporters, he stated the world can be astonished to know that the quantity of people that have arrived on the Maha Kumbh is nearly equal to the inhabitants of the US of America.

“That is historic… up to now, so many individuals have by no means come collectively wherever on the Earth. The preparations and the work performed by the administration are glorious… I’m overwhelmed. I had by no means imagined that such an occasion can be organised in India,” he stated.

“A tragic accident had occurred, however see how effectively every part was dealt with,” he stated in Hindi, referring to the stampede wherein not less than 30 individuals have been killed.

Dhankhar stated Adityanath should be praised for organising a historic occasion and highlighted that a couple of lakh bathrooms have been constructed for the Maha Kumbh and the guests have been getting fine quality meals.

“After I took the dip, it was the happiest second of my life. I’ve realised that there isn’t a nation like India on the planet. Yogi ji has proven that when you have dedication, skill, information of tradition and a sense of service in direction of the nation, then miraculous work could be performed,” Dhankar stated.

He additionally provided prayers on the Maha Kumbh and described the occasion as a blessing, the Uttar Pradesh authorities stated in a press release.

Dhankhar, alongside along with his spouse and members of the family, reached Prayagraj in a helicopter and was welcomed by Adityanath. He then proceeded in direction of Arail Ghat from the place he boarded a cruise boat to take a dip within the Triveni Sangam. He additionally fed some birds through the experience.

Amidst the echo of Swasti recitation, Dhankhar took the dip whereas maintaining a Shivling on his head. The chief priest of Vrindavan, Pundarik Goswami carried out the ‘pujan-archan’ whereas different clergymen chanted hymns.

After the holy bathtub, Dhankhar, alongside along with his household, paid obeisance on the Saraswati Koop, Akshay Vat and Bade Hanuman Mandir.

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