Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb 1 (PTI): Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday took a dip in the Sangam and showered praises on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for the “excellent” arrangements at the Maha Kumbh.
Speaking to reporters, he said the world would be astonished to know that the number of people who have arrived at the Maha Kumbh is almost equal to the population of the United States of America.
“This is historic… to date, so many people have never come together anywhere on the Earth. The arrangements and the work done by the administration are excellent… I am overwhelmed. I had never imagined that such an event would be organised in India,” he said.
“A tragic accident had happened, but see how efficiently everything was handled,” he said in Hindi, referring to the stampede in which at least 30 people were killed.
Dhankhar said Adityanath must be praised for organising a historic event and highlighted that more than one lakh toilets have been built for the Maha Kumbh and the visitors were getting top quality food.
“When I took the dip, it was the happiest moment of my life. I’ve realised that there is no country like India in the world. Yogi ji has shown that if you have dedication, ability, knowledge of culture and a feeling of service towards the nation, then miraculous work can be done,” Dhankhar said.
He also offered prayers at the Maha Kumbh and described the event as a blessing, the Uttar Pradesh government said in a statement.
Dhankhar, along with his wife and family members, reached Prayagraj in a helicopter and was welcomed by Adityanath. He then proceeded towards Arail Ghat from where he boarded a cruise boat to take a dip in the Triveni Sangam. He also fed some birds during the ride.
Amidst the echo of Swasti recitation, Dhankhar took the dip while keeping a Shivling on his head. The chief priest of Vrindavan, Pundarik Goswami performed the ‘pujan-archan’ while other priests chanted hymns.
After the holy bath, Dhankhar, along with his family, paid obeisance at the Saraswati Koop, Akshay Vat and Bade Hanuman Mandir.
In a post on X later, Dhankhar said, “I am feeling divine joy after taking a dip in the sacred confluence of Mother Ganga, the embodiment of love, Mother Yamuna, and Mother Saraswati, the embodiment of knowledge.” The Maha Kumbh is not just a festival but an ocean of faith, representing India’s rich Sanatan culture, nobility, and spiritual consciousness, he said.
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— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) February 1, 2025
The vice president extended sympathies to the stampede victims and their families while lauding Adityanath’s leadership for ensuring swift rescue, relief efforts, and safety measures for devotees.
He also prayed for the upliftment of India and the entire world.
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