Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj today, February 5 and is set to take a holy dip at the Sangam at 11 AM. A high alert has been issued in the city, with special security measures in place, particularly in the Arail area.
The Prime Minister’s visit is expected to last about two hours. Citing local reports, News18 stated that the areas where the Prime Minister will visit has been taken over by National Security Guard (NSG). In addition to this, magistrates, police, PAC, and RAF personnel have also been deployed. Extra security is in place at the Ganga ghats, and thorough checks are being conducted on those heading to Kumbh Nagari, the report said.
Why has Prime Minister chosen February 5 to take the holy dip?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to take a holy dip on February 5 holds both political and spiritual significance. Politically, the date coincides with Delhi elections 2025 for 70 Assembly constituencies, especially significant for the BJP, which has not been in power in Delhi for 27 years. Speaking of the day’s spiritual significance, February 5 marks Magh Ashtami, an auspicious day in the Hindu calendar known for devotion and acts of charity. It falls on the eighth day of the Magh month and aligns with Gupt Navratri.
In addition to this, February 5 also aligns with Bhishma Ashtami, a day rooted in the Mahabharata. On this day, Bhishma Pitamah, lying on his bed of arrows, waited for the Sun’s transition into Uttarayan (northward movement) and Shukla Paksha (waxing moon phase) before departing from his mortal life.
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