On Saturday, when the number of COVID-19 cases in the country surpassed 2.3 lakh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi requested a halt to the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar, recommending to ‘akharas’ (congregations of Hindu seers) that the event be ended with symbolic rituals.

Read the full article: https://www.dishanews.com/covid19-updates/pm-modi-symbolic-participation-will-help-to-fight-virus/