PM Modi, CM Yogi Hold First Meet After Kumbh Mela, Discuss THESE Issues

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi and discussed cabinet expansion, upcoming state appointments, among others.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath met PM Modi in Delhi.

Source : CMO UP

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, March 9, in Delhi. This was the first formal meeting between CM Yogi and PM Modi after the conclusion of the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.

During the meeting, several important issues related to the state were discussed. According to reports, discussions took place regarding the possible cabinet expansion, organizational elections, and upcoming appointments in the state. The various aspects of the Kumbh Mela were also discussed in the meeting.

There are currently six vacant positions in the UP Cabinet.

Devotees Continue To Visit Sangam After Kumbh Mela

The devotees continue to visit the Sangam area in Prayagraj even after the Maha Kumbh Mela has officially concluded. According to news agency PTI quoting police, some arrangements will be retained throughout the year. 

Neeraj Kesariwani, a resident of Prayagraj’s Colonelganj locality, who visited the Sangam area said, “We couldn’t visit the Maha Kumbh due to the massive crowd, which was a disappointment. However, the pleasant evening weather and the LED lights adorning the Sangam area make it feel like the fair is still going on.”

According to the report, several individuals who could not make to Prayagraj due to heavy crowd are visiting now. Speaking to PTI, Mela Officer Vijay Kiran said that given the massive influx of devotees during the Maha Kumbh, several facilities in the Sangam area will be retained year-round. These include LED lighting, changing rooms, and well-maintained ghats. He added that within a fortnight, all tents will be removed, while pontoon bridges will be partially retained for the Magh Mela, with the rest being redeployed to other districts. Regarding the pontoon bridges, Anand stated that 30 such bridges, comprising 3,600 pontoons, were constructed across the fairgrounds. 

The Maha Kumbh Mela, which spanned 4,000 hectares from January 13 to February 26, witnessed an estimated 66 crore devotees taking a dip in the sacred waters. Dignitaries including the President, Prime Minister, and foreign leaders were among the attendees.

Indian Railways invested around Rs 5,000 crore for the event, constructing over 21 flyovers and underpasses while running 16,000 special trains to facilitate the travel of approximately 50 million passengers. Similarly, the Uttar Pradesh Roadways operated 8,850 buses, setting a record. For sanitation, over 150,000 temporary toilets were maintained by a workforce of 15,000 sanitation workers, while approximately 2,000 Ganga Seva volunteers were deployed for ghat cleanliness. 

Mahakumbh Nagar was the 76th district of Uttar Pradesh, formed on December 1, 2024, which will remain in existence until March 31, 2025.