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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has strongly rejected a recent report claiming the presence of harmful faecal bacteria in the Ganga river. The report, which stirred public concern, suggested that the water quality at key locations, including the Sangam in Prayagraj, was unsafe for religious bathing due to contamination.
In response, CM Adityanath defended the purity of the river, asserting that the water at the Sangam, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers converge, remains fit for taking a holy dip. He emphasized that the religious and cultural significance of the river outweighs these scientific reports and that the Ganga has been revered as pure for centuries.
The Chief Minister further dismissed the findings as part of a broader narrative aimed at undermining the sanctity of the river. He reiterated the state’s commitment to preserving the Ganga’s cleanliness and pointed to ongoing efforts under the Namami Gange project, which is designed to rejuvenate and clean the river.
This rebuttal from the Chief Minister comes amid mounting concerns over the Ganga’s pollution, with environmentalists calling for more stringent measures to protect the river’s ecological health. Despite these concerns, the sacred status of the Ganga remains central to millions of devotees, particularly during major religious gatherings like the Kumbh Mela, held in Prayagraj.
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The controversy surrounding the Ganga’s water quality highlights the ongoing tension between scientific research and religious practices, and the debate over how best to balance environmental concerns with cultural heritage.
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