Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 14 (HBTV): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday expressed his appreciation for the arrangements made for the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj, extending his gratitude to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Speaking on the occasion, Dhami said, ‘There are good arrangements, and people from all over the country are coming here. I thank Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath. The entire government has made all the arrangements for Maha Kumbh.’

He also emphasised the large turnout of devotees, saying, ‘Crores of people have come here at the confluence of faith and are taking a holy dip.’

Earlier in the morning, the Uttarakhand CM, along with his family, took a holy dip at Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025. Dhami was accompanied by his wife, mother, and son for the sacred ritual.

Speaking to ANI, Dhami expressed his gratitude for the opportunity, calling himself ‘fortunate’ to visit and take a holy dip.

He also reiterated that preparations for the Kumbh Mela 2027 in Haridwar are already underway.

‘People from all over the world are coming here for a holy dip of faith... I consider myself fortunate to be able to come here. The Kumbh of 2027 will be in Haridwar, and we have already started preparations for it,’ Dhami said.

After completing the holy dip, Dhami also fed birds at Triveni Sangam.

Earlier on Sunday, the Uttarakhand CM inspected the Uttarakhand Mandapam set up for Maha Kumbh 2025, during which he met pilgrims staying there and enquired about their well-being.

(ANI)