Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said climate change is drying up rivers. He urged people to act urgently instead of engaging in a blame game over carbon dioxide emissions. He said the UP government has worked to rejuvenate rivers in the state, which is why the Maha Kumbh is witnessing such large crowds. Over 40 crore people, including many from abroad, are expected to visit the mela over 45 days, he said. The Mahakumbh Nagar is the world’s largest temporary city, accommodating 50 lakh to 1 crore devotees at any given time. It is expected to be the largest religious event in the history of the world, with over 40 crore expected to attend over the next 45 days. Seers claim that celestial alignments occurring during this event happen once every 144 years, making it even more auspicious. The event is being held in the city’s famous Maha Ghat, which has been described as the most holy place in the world.
