On the auspicious occasion of Mahakumbh 2025, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami performed a holy bath at the Triveni Sangam with his family. He prayed for the state's prosperity and progress, emphasizing the festival's role in fostering national unity, integrity, and world brotherhood.
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