'Wasn't easy, forgive me if...': Modi as Maha Kumbh concludes
What's the story
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised the successful culmination of the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, which saw over 66 crore people show up. The 45-day event was hosted at the Sangam, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers meet. In a blog post, he appreciated the central government, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's government, and Prayagraj residents for their hospitality toward devotees from across India.
Event challenges
PM Modi acknowledges challenges, seeks forgiveness for shortcomings
Describing the gathering as a "mahayagna" of unity, PM Modi thanked the 140 crore Indians for their collective faith. He noted the difficulties in organizing such a mammoth event and apologized for any shortcomings. "I know organizing such a huge event was not easy. I pray to Maa Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati that if we have fallen short in our worship, please forgive us," he wrote in Hindi. Thirty devotees died during a stampede at the Maha Kumbh last month.
Twitter Post
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महाकुंभ संपन्न हुआ...एकता का महायज्ञ संपन्न हुआ। प्रयागराज में एकता के महाकुंभ में पूरे 45 दिनों तक जिस प्रकार 140 करोड़ देशवासियों की आस्था एक साथ, एक समय में इस एक पर्व से आकर जुड़ी, वो अभिभूत करता है! महाकुंभ के पूर्ण होने पर जो विचार मन में आए, उन्हें मैंने कलमबद्ध करने का… pic.twitter.com/TgzdUuzuGI
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 27, 2025
Management marvel
PM Modi highlights Maha Kumbh's significance for management studies
The prime minister said the Maha Kumbh has become a case study for modern management professionals because of its scale. He pointed out that no formal invitations were sent, yet millions turned up to take a holy dip at Sangam. "The whole world is surprised how such a large number of crores of people gathered on a river bank at the Triveni Sangam," he said.
Youth involvement
PM Modi praises youth participation, Adityanath's leadership
He stressed on India's youth participating in the event as a good omen for keeping cultural values alive. "The youth of India coming forward to participate in the Maha Kumbh sends a very big message," he said. Modi also lauded Adityanath's leadership and attributed the success of the event to various workers. He said this year's Maha Kumbh set a record with attendees almost double the US's population.