Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:52am on 07 Feb 2025,Friday International
The Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, saw a massive surge as 67.2 lakh pilgrims visited the site on Thursday. Authorities reinstated traffic restrictions, including barricades and vehicle diversions. Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini, Manipur CM N Biren Singh, and Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan took a dip at the Triveni Sangam. A 68-member Hindu group from Pakistan’s Sindh performed ancestral rites. Meanwhile, Vishva Hindu Parishad’s three-day meeting began, addressing temple control, demographic concerns, and religious site issues. The Kumbh administration reported a steady increase in footfall, with Monday witnessing 2.47 crore pilgrims.
