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PM appeals to keep Kubh symbolic
PM speaks to Swami Avdheshanand Giri of Juna Akhara on phone
NEW DELHI: Amid a spike in coronavirus cases, Prime Minister Modi on Saturday (April 17) spoke to Swami Avdheshanand Giri of Juna Akhara on phone and appealed that ongoing Kumbh should now be symbolic at the time of coronavirus COVID-19 crisis. PM Modi tweeted that he also enquired about the health of saints, many of whom have contracted the infection, and also conveyed his appreciation for their cooperation with the local administration.
The development comes at a time when almost 2,000 seers are said to have tested positive for COVID-19 at the ongoing Kumbh Mela. Lakh of devotees participated in the last two Shahi Snans violating COVID protocols by not wearing masks or maintaining social distancing.
With reports of huge number of Covid positive cases from Kumbh Mela area in Haridwar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday appealed to observe the event "symbolic" to strengthen fight against the deadly virus.
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Proud moment! India Today correspondent Manjeet Negi presents first copy of his book to PM Modi
Proud moment! India Today correspondent Manjeet Negi presents first copy of his book to PM Modi
India Today correspondent Manjeet Negi presented the first copy of his book Sadhu Se Sevak to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. The book is based on the spiritual journey of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his younger days.
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India Today TV correspondent Manjeet Negi presents first copy of his book to PM Modi.
It was a proud moment for India Today correspondent Manjeet Negi who presented the first copy of his book Sadhu Se Sevak to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.