PM Modi dedicates the Seoul Prize money to 'Namami Gange'

Prayagraj: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, dedicated the Seoul Prize money of INR 1.3 crore to his flagship project 'Namami Gange'.

Accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, Deputy Chief Minister, Keshav Prasad Maurya, Health Minister, Sidharth Nath Singh and waith Madhya Pradesh Chief minister, Uma Bharti, PM Modi not only performed prayers at the banks of the river but will also address a public rally there.

-PM Modi started his speech by paying tribute to Pulwama martyrs.

-Modi was conferred with Seoul Prize by South Korea for his contribution in economics and world peace during his two day visit to the country.

-PM Modi dedicates the Seoul Prize money of INR 1.3 crore to 'Namami Gange'.

-The prime minister also distributed the Swachh Kumbh Swachh Aabhaar awards to Safai Karmacharis, Swachhagrahis, police personnel.

-Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath initiated the public rally.

-PM Modi washed the feet of cleaning workers who have been helping to keep the Kumbh clean.

-He also participated in the Swachh Kumbh Swachh Aabhaar event, organised by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation.

-PM has performed prayers rituals and will now leave for 'Ganga Mandap' to address public rally.

-PM also cited religious chants while performing prayers on the banks of river.

-He took a holy dip in Triveni and prayed for the well being of 130 Crore Indians.

-Modi has become the second Prime Minister of India to visit the largest religious gathering of Kumbh after former PM Jawaharlal Nehru.