I Have Appealed That Kumbh Be Kept Symbolic Due To Coronavirus Crisis: PM Modi

Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to share that he has appealed that the Kumbh be kept symbolic in view of the coronavirus crisis.

He said he got an update on the health of the Niranjan Akhada seers who had tested positive following the Kumbh Mela that was held in Haridwar in the past week.

In a Twitter post, PM Modi said that he has had a phone call with Swami Awadheshanand Giri to enquire about the health of the saints. He further added that all kinds of assistance will be provided for the well-being of the saints.

“I spoke to Swami Avdheshanand Giri of Juna Akhara on phone today and asked about the health of all saints. All saints are cooperating with the organisers in all possible ways,” the prime minister wrote in Hindi.

“I prayed that two ‘shahi snan’ have taken place and Kumbh (participation) should now be kept symbolic. This will boost the fight against this crisis,” Modi added.

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Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call, Swami Avdheshanand said, “We respect Prime Minister’s appeal. I request the people to not come for snan in large numbers, in the wake of COVID19 situation and follow all rules”

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Earlier, Over 1,700 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the Haridwar Kumbh Mela area from April 10 to 14, confirming fears that one of the world’s largest religious gatherings may contribute further to the rapid rise in coronavirus cases. A day after 30 ‘sadhus’ has also tested positive.

Meanwhile, India has been witnessing an unprecedented surge in Covid cases for the last few weeks. This morning, 2,34,692 fresh COVID-19 cases were reported in the biggest daily spike so far.

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