Lucknow, March 12 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said the Maha Kumbh has had a transformative impact on Prayagraj, saying the city was once dominated by mafia and criminals but has now evolved into a new form.
Speaking at a private channel's conclave at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow, the chief minister said Prayagraj has undergone a complete transformation with major development projects, giving the historic city a modern identity.
He also attributed this change to the linking of faith and economy through the Maha Kumbh.
In a statement, the UP government said the chief minister honoured sanitation workers, showering them with flower petals at the event. "They have successfully brought the message of...