Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha during the Budget session of Parliament emphasised the importance of “Sabka Prayaas” and highlighted how the world has witnessed India’s grandeur in the form of Maha Kumbh.
PM noted that the event sent a powerful message to those who have doubts about India’s capabilities and said, “… I emphasised the importance of ‘Sabka Prayaas ‘ from the Red Fort. The entire world saw India’s grandeur in the form of Maha Kumbh… We witness a national awakening in the Maha Kumbh, which would inspire new achievements… This also gave a befitting reply to those who doubt our strength..”
Speaking in the Lok Sabha, the PM further 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.
Reacting to Modi’s Maha Kumbh remark, Congress Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said that the Opposition has sentiments towards Maha Kumbh they should have also been allowed to speak for two minutes.
“He was speaking optimistically on the Maha Kumbh… The Opposition also should have been given a chance to present their point because the Opposition also has sentiments towards it (Maha Kumbh) and they should not have any problem if we expressed ourselves… The Opposition should have also been allowed to speak for two minutes,” Priyanka Gandhi said.
The Maha Kumbh 2025 began on January 13 and concluded on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri on February 26, in which more than 66 crore 21 lakh devotees received the holy benefit of bathing in the holy Triveni.
