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Raj CM, MP CM take holy dip at Triveni Sangam in UP's Prayagraj

Raj CM, MP CM take holy dip at Triveni Sangam in UP's Prayagraj

Prayagraj, Feb 8 (UNI) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma along with Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday took a sacred dip in the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati at Maha Kumbh here.
Several ministers from the Rajasthan government also took holy dip. Sharma described Maha Kumbh as a symbol of India's cultural and spiritual heritage.
Following the holy dip, a cabinet meeting was convened at Rajasthan Bhawan, Chaired by Bhajanlal Sharma, where several significant decisions were taken in the interest of the people of Rajasthan.
Rajasthan is the second state, after Uttar Pradesh, to conduct a cabinet meeting during Mahakumbh. Notably, Sharma also took part in Mahakumbh rituals.
The Rajasthan CM said, "Maha Kumbh is a representation of our heritage and culture. It is the legacy of our ancestors and saints, occurring based on astronomical calculations. We are fortunate to be part of this historic event. Such a massive gathering of devotees is possible only in India."
He said, "I extend my gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for the excellent arrangements at this grand event. The arrival of millions of devotees from India and abroad is a testament to India's deep faith and spiritual strength."
During the cabinet meeting, several crucial decisions related to the Devasthan Department were taken. These included doubling the offering amount for temple rituals, increasing the honorarium of part-time priests to Rs 7,500 per month and approving funds for the renovation of temples managed by the Devasthan Department, both within and outside Rajasthan.
Reacting to the Delhi Assembly election results, Sharma said, "The people of India have faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The people of Delhi believe that only a double-engine government can ensure their development, which is why they have elected a BJP government with a historic majority."
The event was attended by Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani, Deputy CM Diya Kumari, Dr Premchand Bairwa, along with several ministers, MPs, MLAs, and other dignitaries.
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