NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday commended the successful organization of the MahaKumbh in Prayagraj, attributing its success to the dedication of the public, administration, and devotees across the country and highlighted the collective efforts that contributed to the grand event. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep gratitude towards the people of Uttar Pradesh and Prayagraj for their efforts in hosting the event, calling the Maha Kumbh 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 said.
In a pointed remark aimed at the opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the success of the MahaKumbh in Prayagraj had silenced the doubts and fears raised by certain critics regarding India's capabilities.
He emphasized that the event was not just a spiritual gathering but a powerful demonstration of the nation's potential and resolve.
The Prime Minister recalled the historic Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha Samaroh held just a year prior, reflecting on how it had symbolised India's readiness to step into the future with confidence. He also connected the event to the larger trajectory of India's spiritual and cultural awakening, citing historical moments such as Swami Vivekananda's speech in Chicago and significant stages of the freedom movement that had previously awakened the national spirit.
"There have been many moments in the history of our country which gave a new direction to the country and awakened it, like in the epicentre of the Bhakti movement, we saw that spiritual consciousness emerged in every corner of the country. The speech given by Swami Vivekananda in Chicago a century ago was the awakening of India's spiritual consciousness. It awakened the self-respect of Indians," he said.
"The Maha Kumbh has become an example for the coming generations, similar to those defining moments in our history," PM Modi said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address, drew a powerful parallel between the MahaKumbh and several pivotal moments in India's freedom struggle.
He reminded the Lok Sabha that India's journey to independence was marked by significant stages, each of which left an indelible mark on the nation's
PM Modi went on to highlight that this enthusiasm was not confined to India alone. "Last week, I was in Mauritius, and I brought holy water from the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj," he shared. "When that water was offered in the Ganges lake of Mauritius, I witnessed an atmosphere of immense joy and celebration there." (ANI)
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