The whole world is watching the grandeur of the Maha Kumbh organized on the banks of Sangam in the Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh. At the same time, the opposition leaders are constantly raising questions about the Maha Kumbh. Meanwhile, the Chief Minister of the state Yogi Adityanath has responded by strongly counterattacking the opposition leaders. CM Yogi said that the world has seen the power of faith from the Maha Kumbh. Prayagraj, Kashi, and Ayodhya have shown India's potential.

Rs 7500 crore spent on Maha Kumbh

CM Yogi, while responding to those who raised questions on the Maha Kumbh during 'Dialogue with Young Entrepreneurs' on Monday, said, 'Those opposing the Maha Kumbh should know that our income has increased due to the Maha Kumbh. By spending Rs 7500 crore together by the Center and the State, there was an additional increase of three to three and a half lakh in the economy.

Rs 700 crore offered in 1 year in Ram temple

He said that Ayodhya, Prayagraj, Kashi, Chitrakoot, Gorakhpur, and Naimisharanya have excellent infrastructure. These people were protesting during road widening in Ayodhya and, the construction of the international airport, Kashi Vishwanath Dham. But when the government decides with strong will, the result is in front of us. In one year, 700 crores of offerings came to the Ramjanmabhoomi temple, now these people will also feel bad about this.

More than 54 crore people have taken a dip so far

Let us tell you that on the 36th day of Maha Kumbh, a large number of devotees took a dip in the Sangam. On Monday, till 8 pm, 01 crore 35 lakh devotees took a dip of faith. Till 17 February, 54 crore 31 lakh devotees have taken a dip of faith. On the 36th day also, there was a stream of devotees from morning to evening in the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh fair. In such a situation, devotees took a dip of faith in large numbers. Now this figure is going to increase further. Because there is a stream of people coming to Maha Kumbh and now Maha Kumbh will continue till 26 February i.e. Shivratri.