Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 26 (HBTV): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, in which he praised the Mahakumbh, stating that the ‘grandeur of Mahakumbh reflects the nation's awakening consciousness.’

CM Yogi shared a video of PM Modi hailing the Mahakumbh in Parliament on his official 'X' handle, saying, ‘The clean, safe, well-organized, and historic organization of the Mahayagya of unity, Mahakumbh-2025, Prayagraj, which took place under the successful guidance of the respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, has given the soulful message of One India-Best India-All-Inclusive India as well as Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam to the whole world. "Faith" can be a means of livelihood, "culture" can become a factor in the prosperity of the nation. Mahakumbh-2025, Prayagraj has also presented this example. Congratulations to all the people associated with the organization of Mahakumbh-2025, Prayagraj and heartfelt gratitude to the respected Prime Minister.’

Earlier, speaking in the Lok Sabha, PM Modi commended the successful organisation of the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, attributing its success to the dedication of the public, administration, and devotees across the country. He highlighted the collective efforts that contributed to the grand event.

Prime Minister Modi expressed deep gratitude towards the people of Uttar Pradesh and Prayagraj for their efforts in hosting the event, calling the Mahakumbh a symbol of India's growing national consciousness.

‘I am here to make a statement on the Mahakumbh held in Prayagraj. I want to thank the public and administration for the successful organisation of the Mahakumbh. The success of the Mahakumbh is the result of the efforts of various people. I want to thank everyone: the country's devotees, the public of UP, especially the people of Prayagraj. We all know that strenuous efforts took place to bring Ganga to earth; similar efforts have been taken to hold the grand Mahakumbh,’ said PM Modi.

‘The whole world has witnessed the great glory of Bharat through the Mahakumbh. This is because of the contribution of the country's people. This Mahakumbh was inspired by the faith of the people, for the determination of the people. In this Mahakumbh, we saw the greatness of the awakening of our national consciousness,’ he added.

The Mahakumbh-2025 was organised in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj between January 13 and February 26 this year. As per official data released by the Uttar Pradesh government, close to 70 crore devotees from all parts of the world came to take a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam.

(ANI)