Diplomats from 73 nations to take dip at Maha Kumbh-OxBig News Network

Diplomats from 73 countries, including the ambassadors of Russia and Ukraine, are coming here for the first time to take a dip in the Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh. Mela Adhikari Vijay Kiran Anand has confirmed that the diplomats were coming on February 1.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has also written a letter to the UP Chief Secretary regarding this, saying diplomats from countries, including Japan, USA, Russia, Ukraine, Germany, Netherlands, Cameroon, Canada, Switzerland, Sweden, Poland and Bolivia, would attend Maha Kumbh, Anand added.

According to the letter, all these foreign diplomats would reach Sangam Nose via boat and take a dip in the holy Sangam. After this, they would visit Akshayvat and Bade Hanuman Temple, following which they would “understand” Maha Kumbh at the Digital Mahakumbh Experience Centre.

Officials of the MEA and the Ministry of Home Affairs are busy making preparations to ensure a smooth experience for the diplomats.