A high-profile 150 individuals, including Goa Governor P.S. Sreedharan Pillai, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, cabinet ministers, MLAs, and other political leaders, departed for Prayagraj from Dabolim Airport on Saturday morning.
The group, accompanied by their families, boarded a special Air India flight at 10 AM to attend the Mahakumbh Mela. All participants will take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam.The return journey is scheduled for late Saturday night.
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The pilgrimage, which was initially postponed due to overcrowding and traffic congestion during Mauni Amavasya, resumed with a significant political presence.
BJP state president Damu Naik, Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho, Vasco MLA Daji Salkar, Murgaon MLA Sankalp Amonkar, Mayem MLA Premendra Shet, BJP leader Narendra Sawaikar, and other prominent figures were part of the entourage.
Government Facilitates Mass Participation in Mahakumbh
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Sawant emphasized the government’s efforts in facilitating the participation of Goan citizens in the Mahakumbh. “Thousands of people from Goa have already traveled to Prayagraj through three special trains, and another train will be arranged soon.” he said .
Vasco MLA Daji Salkar highlighted the significance of this year’s Mahakumbh, stating, “This rare celestial event occurs once every 144 years, and it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We requested the Chief Minister to extend this privilege to as many Goans as possible so that they too could experience this holy gathering.”
