Maha Kumbh preparations: Respond effectively to those opposing traditions, says CM Adityanath to officials at review meet
The CM said arrangements have been made within the city to establish holding areas both at railway stations and in their vicinity.
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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Prayagraj on Tuesday. (Express)CHIEF MINISTER Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday chaired a review meeting on Maha Kumbh preparations in Prayagraj and asked the officials concerned to respond effectively to those opposing Indian culture and traditions and spreading false propaganda about Maha Kumbh.
Adityanath also directed officials to finalise the necessary arrangements for showering flowers on seers and pilgrims during all six bathing festivals.
Talking to mediapersons after the meeting, he highlighted the development and rejuvenation of Prayagraj city. He said, over 200 roads have been upgraded, with single-lane roads converted to double lanes, double lanes to four lanes and four lanes to six lanes. Of the 14 flyovers and ROBs planned, 13 have been completed, with the last one nearing completion. Numerous beautification projects have also been undertaken within the city.
The CM said arrangements have been made within the city to establish holding areas both at railway stations and in their vicinity.
Additionally, the Prayagraj Mela Authority has identified and developed parking spaces across 5,000 acres, located two-five km from Sangam along key routes to Prayagraj. These parking areas are equipped with checkpoints, robust security arrangements, and public address systems to ensure smooth and safe operations during the Maha Kumbh.
Adityanath pointed out that during the 2019 Kumbh, the number of pontoon bridges was increased to 22, and for the coming Maha Kumbh, this has been further raised to 30. Of these, 28 have already been completed, with the remaining two set to be finished within the next three-four days. A 12-km-long temporary ghat is also being prepared, with most of it nearly ready, said the CM. Also, a permanent ghat is under construction near Arail and is expected to be completed within two to three days.
He highlighted that approximately 530 km of checkered plates have been laid across the area, along with a 450-kilometre pipeline for supplying clean drinking water. The fair is now almost fully prepared, with more than 7,000 organisations participating and over 1.5 lakh tents arranged by the Mela Authority.
Adityanath said, “This Maha Kumbh is a rare and auspicious event occurring after 144 years, and people from across the globe want to experience it firsthand,” he said. He said that the first holy bath of Paush Purnima will take place on January 13, followed by the second bath on Makar Sankranti, January 14, which will also be an Amrit Snan.
On January 29, the significant Mauni Amavasya bath will be held, expected to draw the largest gathering, with an estimated 6 to 8 crore devotees participating in this sacred Amrit Snan.
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