Watch: CM Yogi Adityanath, his deputies have lunch with sanitation workers in Prayagraj

NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, along with deputy chief ministers Brajesh Pathak and Keshav Prasad Maurya, had lunch with sanitation workers in Prayagraj on Thursday, acknowledging their contribution in Maha Kumbh 2025.


CM Yogi also felicitated sanitation and health workers at an event, distributing certificates in recognition of their role in ensuring a clean and hygienic festival during Kumbh mela.


Addressing the sanitation workers, Adityanath praised their relentless efforts in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene throughout the religious congregation. "Without your dedication, such a massive event could not have been executed with this level of efficiency and grandeur," he said.

The chief minister also highlighted the importance of teamwork in making Maha Kumbh a global spectacle. "This Maha Kumbh has set new benchmarks in security, cleanliness, and organization, and it would not have been possible without the collective efforts of the sanitation workers, healthcare professionals, transport staff, and security personnel," he added.

Before the lunch, CM Yogi and his ministers performed a ceremonial puja at Arail Ghat-Sangam, expressing gratitude for the seamless execution of the event that saw over 66 crore devotees take a dip in the sacred Triveni.

CM Yogi lauded the people of Prayagraj for their hospitality, stating that their cooperation played a vital role in ensuring the smooth conduct of the religious gathering. "The residents of Prayagraj embraced the festival as their own, demonstrating exceptional commitment to making this a grand and divine event," he said.

Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak also extended his gratitude to all those involved in the event, including doctors, paramedics, and civic staff. "This was a collective effort, and I express my heartfelt gratitude to every individual who contributed, directly or indirectly, to the success of Maha Kumbh 2025," he said.

In a post on X, CM Yogi credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s guidance for the seamless execution of Maha Kumbh 2025. "This festival of humanity, rooted in the philosophy of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,' has united the world in the spirit of oneness. It was under PM Modi’s leadership that Maha Kumbh-2025 set new benchmarks in security, cleanliness, and organization," he wrote.

The Prime Minister, in turn, acknowledged Adityanath's leadership in overseeing the grand event. In a blog post, Modi described the Maha Kumbh as a "Maha Yagya of unity" and praised the Uttar Pradesh administration for its meticulous planning and execution.


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