In his address at the state legislative council, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praised the successful execution of the Mahakumbh, calling it a unique global event. He emphasized the event’s positive impact on the state’s economy, tourism, and local livelihoods.

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• Yogi Adityanath called the Mahakumbh a “unique event” that the world would remember for a long time.
• He criticized certain political parties and organizations for spreading false narratives about the event but assured the government focused on its duties.
• CM Yogi highlighted the Mahakumbh’s global appreciation, even from those not aligned with the RSS ideology.
• Despite a massive 45-day gathering, there were no reported incidents of crimes, showcasing the discipline of Sanatan Dharma.
• CM Yogi challenged opposition claims about water pollution, emphasizing the Ganga’s self-purifying nature.
• He praised PM Modi’s vision linking heritage to development, which boosted tourism in Kashi, Ayodhya, and Prayagraj.
• Kashi’s daily footfall ranged from 5 to 25 lakh devotees, with locals offering remarkable hospitality.
• The Mahakumbh significantly boosted local economies, with boatmen in Prayagraj earning ₹30 crore during the event.
• The CM estimated the economic contribution of the Mahakumbh to Uttar Pradesh at over ₹3.5 lakh crore.
• Yogi asserted that UP’s economic growth, under PM Modi’s leadership, made India poised to become the third-largest economy by 2027.
• The CM highlighted that UP had not levied new taxes while reducing VAT on diesel and petrol, and the state’s GSDP rose from ₹12.75 lakh crore in 2017 to ₹27.51 lakh crore in 2024.