Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that the state has shifted from a revenue deficit to a revenue surplus during the ongoing Assembly budget session in Lucknow.
Magh Mela officer Rishi Raj said, "Today is the last 'snan parv' of the Magh Mela, and devotees are coming in large numbers to take a holy dip on the occasion of Mahashivratri. 2026. 10 lakh devotees have already taken a holy dip. The administration has made proper arrangements.
Magh Mela officer Rishi Raj said that Mahashivaratri marks the last 'snan parv' of the Magh Mela, drawing a massive influx of devotees. He informed that around 10 lakh people have already taken the holy dip so far.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday responded to the ongoing controversy involving Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and the Magh Mela administration, asserting that "no individual can be above the law."
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"In favour of the government and to oppose Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand, I have resigned. For the last 2 days, I was deeply hurt by his baseless allegations against our CM and PM," Kumar told ANI.
"Don't harbour illusions against Yogi; my statement is not against Yogi ji--I hold feelings of respect, affection, and goodwill toward him. However, I stand firm on this: the administration must maintain strict control over law and order, but demanding proof of someone's status as Shankar
Alankar Agnihotri, who resigned from his post as the City Magistrate of Bareilly on January 26, alleged that an "anti-Brahmin campaign" is underway in Uttar Pradesh. He also alleged that Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand and his disciples were mistreated during the Magh Mela in Pray
Her comments come against the backdrop of sharp political exchanges over the alleged prevention of Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati from taking a dip at the Sangam during the Magh Mela.
Devotees in large numbers took a holy dip at Saryu Ghat amid the chilly weather, and performed worship and prayers on the occasion of Basant Panchami on Friday.
On the occasion of Basant Panchami, Prayagraj Additional Police Commissioner Ajay Pal Sharma on Thursday announced that high-tech surveillance, including AI-enabled cameras and drones, has been deployed to monitor the massive crowds expected for the Basant Panchami holy dip.