Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 24 (HBTV): After Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath chaired a cabinet meeting at the Maha Kumbh and approved significant schemes for the state, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Wednesday stated that discussions were also held regarding the Ardha Kumbh scheduled for 2031. He added that bridges, roads, hospitals, and other development works will be undertaken in Prayagraj.
'During the cabinet meeting, we had discussions regarding the Ardha Kumbh in 2031. Bridges, roads, hospitals, and other development works will be done in Prayagraj,' said Deputy CM Pathak.
Deputy Chief Minister K P Maurya also highlighted preparations for the Ardha Kumbh, saying: 'A meeting of the cabinet was held here in Prayagraj Maha Kumbh. Big decisions have been taken here. Preparations for the 2031 Ardha Kumbh have also started here in Maha Kumbh 2025. I cannot express the feeling after taking a holy dip here.'
Meanwhile, Deputy CM Pathak criticized Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav over his recent remarks. 'Akhilesh Yadav is suffering from a mental disease. He should be treated soon. I pray to Maa Ganga to bless him so that he gets rid of this kind of mentality,' he said.
Earlier, Yadav launched a scathing attack against the Yogi government for holding a cabinet meeting at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. He said, 'Kumbh or Prayagraj is not the place where politics or political decisions should be taken. Organising cabinet meetings at Kumbh is political. Many of us (Samajwadi Party leaders) must have gone to take a holy dip but didn't post a picture or tell you (media).'
Notably, all 54 ministers of the Uttar Pradesh cabinet were invited to this meeting. Following the meeting, CM Yogi Adityanath, along with the entire cabinet, took a holy dip in the sacred waters of the Triveni Sangam.
Maha Kumbh is one of the largest and most significant religious congregations in the world. The key snan dates remaining are: January 29 (Mauni Amavasya - Second Shahi Snan), February 3 (Basant Panchami - Third Shahi Snan), February 12 (Maghi Purnima), and February 26 (Maha Shivaratri).
The Uttar Pradesh police have deployed over 10,000 personnel, including local police and paramilitary forces, for the event’s security. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has stationed a 'water ambulance' at the Sangam to ensure the safety of devotees.
The Maha Kumbh began on January 13 and will continue until February 26. (ANI)