Before the start of Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, Aaj Tak’s Dharma Sansad has started. Religious gurus and political stalwarts are participating in the Dharma Sansad who are giving their views on many issues. Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Brajesh Pathak also participated in the Parliament of Religions, where he said that this Mahakumbh is going to be held on the banks of Sangam in Prayagraj. It is going to be a wonderful, spectacular, supernatural, divine, grand and safe Mahakumbh. All the arrangements have been finalized. Arrangements for safety, health, cleanliness and transportation have also been ensured.
Devotees coming to Kumbh should worry about HMPV virus. Answering this question, the Deputy CM said that I am saying on behalf of the UP government that there is nothing worrying about the virus in UP. This is a common cold-like disease which gets cured in three days. There is no problem anywhere, everything is under control. People do not need to worry at all.
‘We have 600 indoor beds’
He said that there is a 100 bed central hospital. Apart from this, there are 23 other hospitals which range from 10 to 20 beds. These hospitals have also been built in the Kumbh Mela area, about 600 beds are present here. If any untoward incident happens, we have 600 indoor beds. I am happy to tell you that all the arrangements are in place here. 125 ambulances are also deployed here. 7 river ambulances have also been prepared. Besides, we have prepared 6 thousand beds in Prayagraj. The medical college has been put on alert mode. Nearby private hospitals and doctors have also been put on alert.
Is water worth drinking?
Answering this question, he said that this water is completely fit for drinking. These are all old things. The water is completely pure. On the banks of Sangam you will clearly see the color of the water of Mother Ganga.
While speaking about the absence of Muslims in the fair area, he said that see, they talk about us positively. We are calling the whole world and our culture has been of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. And if someone is ready to believe in Sanatan with his heart, then we welcome him. You ask the people setting up shops in the fair area and then you will know the truth.
Speaking on a question related to Sambhal, he said, I think that when any auspicious work is done at home, we talk about our auspicious work a lot. Or if there is some big work, we do not discuss the small things. This Mahakumbh is a topic of discussion all over the world. These are empty talks about Waqf.