PM Modi Appeals For Symbolic Haridwar Kumbh To Curb COVID-19 Spread

PM Narendra Modi on April 17 appealed that the Haridwar Kumbh should be kept symbolic curb the COVID-19 pandemic. With two ''shahi snan" already organised, PM Modi said that he talked to Swami Avdheshanand Giri of Juna Akhara regarding same. Reportedly, huge gatherings of tens of thousands of pilgrims - along the banks of Ganga - in the last few days without following proper COVID-19 protocols have sparked nationwide concern.