PRAYAGRAJ: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Sunday took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Mahakumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. The religious event, which began on January 13 and will continue until February 26, has already drawn millions of devotees from across the country and beyond. The leader expressed gratitude to the Uttar Pradesh government for inviting them and praised the arrangements made for the grand spiritual gathering.
Talking to reporters, Sikkim CM Tamang said, "I feel blessed to be at the Mahakumbh. I extend my sincere gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for organising this event and inviting us."
He also congratulated the event's organisers, emphasising the importance of peace and unity, and encouraged everyone to visit the Maha Kumbh at least once in their lifetime.
He also acknowledged the invitation extended to him by senior Uttar Pradesh ministers, including the Home minister, finance minister, and cultural minister, who had personally invited him to the Maha Kumbh during their visit to Bengaluru.
He also prayed for "peace and prosperity" and highlighted the Mahakumbh's role in "uniting humanity."
Earlier, several prominent leaders had also visited the Mahakumbh. On Thursday, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, his Haryana counterpart Nayab Saini, and Haryana BJP chief Mohan Lal Badoli took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam, praising the arrangements made by the government. (IANS)
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