Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh (February 16, 2025): Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and his wife, Kanchan Gadkari, took a holy dip and offered prayers at the Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. Gadkari, the Minister of Road Transport and Highways, was seen performing sacred rituals along with his wife.
Speaking after the ritual, Gadkari expressed his satisfaction with the arrangements made by the Uttar Pradesh government. "I felt happy. UP government has made good arrangements. Everything is unprecedented," he said.
Mahakumbh 2025, which commenced on Paush Purnima (January 13, 2025), is the world's largest spiritual and cultural gathering, attracting devotees from across the globe. The grand event will continue till Mahashivratri on February 26.