India, Feb. 23 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on February 21, 2026 reviewed preparations for the Kumbh Mela 2027 in Haridwar, directing departments to complete planned works within set timelines and to prioritise facilities and safety for devotees.

Chairing a high-level meeting at the Mela Control Building, Dhami said the state government's focus would be on "convenience, ease and safety" during the event, and asked officials to ensure that arrangements for movement, bathing and basic services are made without gaps. He said he wanted the 2027 Kumbh to be "divine, grand and historic," while emphasising that execution on the ground would be the key test for the administration.

According to the directions issued in the m...