Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said that this century belongs to India, and the whole world is following India. He said that New India knows how to respect faith and is moving towards becoming the world’s largest economy. He also said that India is paving the way for world welfare and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is getting special respect at the global level.
He described Prayagraj Mahakumbh 2025 as an important event reflecting the true nature of Sanatan Dharma, which is a symbol of India’s cultural and spiritual heritage. The Chief Minister said that through this event, the world saw India’s potential from close quarters.
Speaking at the inauguration of the ‘Manthan: Mahakumbh and Beyond’ event, CM Yogi Adityanath said that the Mahakumbh is part of the thousands of years old tradition of India, which attracted devotees and tourists from across the country and abroad. During this time, crores of devotees took a dip of faith in the Triveni Sangam, which reflects the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’.
Appreciating the preparations for the Mahakumbh, he said that it was managed well by connecting it with digital and cleanliness. Thousands of people met their families with the help of the digital lost-and-found center, and the digital tourist map facilitated visitors. Information about the Mahakumbh was made available in 11 international languages through the Bhashini app.
More than 66 crore devotees took a dip in the Sangam in 45 days, making it the world’s largest religious and cultural event. UNESCO had also recognized Prayagraj Kumbh as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. Delegates from more than 100 countries participated in the Mahakumbh, which was attended by many international dignitaries including the King of Bhutan.
He said that the organization of Mahakumbh also gave impetus to the development of Prayagraj city. Many important religious places were connected with the corridor, which facilitated the devotees.
CM Yogi also highlighted the democratic tradition of India and said that democracy is ingrained in the veins of the country. Under the Namami Gange project, Sisamau nullah in Kanpur has been converted into a selfie point, he said.
Yogi Adityanath said that after the grand inauguration of the Shri Ram temple in Ayodhya and the successful organization of the Mahakumbh, there will be even bigger religious and cultural works in the future. He also mentioned plans for revival of pilgrimage sites in Sambhal and Mathura-Vrindavan.
Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, Panchjanya Editor Hitesh Shankar, Organiser Editor Prafulla Ketkar and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.