Prayagraj, Feb 8 (UNI) Former Union Minister and MP from in Himachal Pradesh Anurag Thakur, along with his wife, took a holy dip in Sangam calling it the ‘Maha Kumbh of unity’, he praised its divine and grand spirit.
Sharing pictures of his holy dip on his official X handle, MP Anurag Thakur quoted the sacred verse, “Gange cha Yamune chaiva Godavari Saraswati, Narmade Sindhu Kaveri Jalesmin Sannidhim Kuru.”
He worshipped at the confluence of the divine rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, praying for the welfare of all. Wishing happiness, prosperity, and good fortune for everyone, he described Maha Kumbh as the ‘Maha Kumbh of Unity’ and a symbol of Indian culture and faith.
It may be noted that over 40 crore devotees have taken a holy dip in Mahakumbh 2025 so far. Sadhus, saints, politicians, social workers and devotees from across the country are participating with deep faith in this historic event. This grand Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj is showcasing the eternal essence of Sanatan culture on the world stage.
Several prominent leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, have taken a holy dip in the Sangam. Other notable figures who participated include Governor Anandiben Patel, Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini, Manipur CM N. Biren Singh, Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, and Union Ministers Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Arjun Ram Meghwal and Shripad Naik.
BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi, Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murthy, Assam Assembly Speaker Biswajit Daimary, SP National President Akhilesh Yadav, Leader of Opposition Mata Prasad Pandey, and MPs Ravi Kishan, Hema Malini, and Dinesh Lal Yadav ‘Nirahua’ have also taken part. Besides, senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad has also taken the holy dip. On February 10, President Droupadi Murmu is also scheduled to take a holy dip in Sangam.
