Is Sangam Water Safe for Rituals? Yogi Adityanath Weighs In
LUCKNOW: In a recent assembly discussion, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed concerns regarding the water quality at Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh. This comes in light of a report from the National Green Tribunal (NGT) indicating elevated levels of faecal coliform in the Ganga and Yamuna rivers in Prayagraj.
Yogi Adityanath confidently asserted that the water at Sangam is suitable for both “snan” (bathing) and “aachman” (ritual drinking). Citing data from the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB), he stated that pollution parameters such as dissolved oxygen and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) are within permissible limits.
Efforts to Ensure Clean Water
The Chief Minister emphasized that all pipes and drains around Sangam have been sealed, and water is released only after thorough purification. “As many as 81 culverts carrying over 280 million litres of sewage per day into the Ganga have been treated at sewage treatment plants (STP),” he revealed.
Yogi further mentioned that samples collected between January 12 and February 13 showed the fecal coliform levels were within safe limits, with BOD levels near Sangam being less than 3 mg/L and dissolved oxygen around 8-9 mg/L. This data suggests that the water is not only safe for bathing but also for drinking, according to the reports.
A Call Against Misinformation
In a strong rebuttal to allegations of pollution, Yogi Adityanath accused opposition parties of attempting to defame the Maha Kumbh. He referenced a time when the Ganga and Yamuna’s condition was reportedly so poor that dignitaries hesitated to participate in religious rituals.
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