Akhilesh takes holy dip in Sangam, takes resolve for harmony and peace
The Hindu
SP president Akhilesh Yadav aims for harmony and peace at Maha Kumbh, Prayagraj, emphasizing tolerance and goodwill.
Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday (January 26, 2025) took a holy dip at Sangam in Maha Kumbh, Prayagraj.
Talking to the media in Prayagraj, he aimed to bring harmony, peace and tolerance in the society so that the country continue to move forward with these values for the betterment of the people.
“On the Republic Day, on this auspicious occasion, I got the opportunity to take 11 dips in the Sangam as per the tradition. Today we take a pledge that there should be harmony, goodwill and everyone should keep moving forward with tolerance,” said Mr. Yadav.
Taking swipe at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, he said that Kumbh is a spiritual event not a water sport event.
“For the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) people, I have to say that if you come to Kumbh, then bath with patience. People come here for virtue and charity, not for water sports,” the SP leader said.
Maha Kumbh held after 12 years, considered biggest gathering of humans is witnessing millions of devotees taking a bath in the holy Sangam in Prayagraj every day. The State government said over 100 million people took holy dip at Sangam till now.
The event will conclude on February 26 with over 400 million people are expected to visit the Maha Kumbh. 55 police stations are functional in the temporary Mahakumbh district with the deployment of 45,000 police personnel for the event. Thirteen Akharas of seers from different sects are participating in Maha Kumbh.
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