New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- A group of saints and spiritual leaders met Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami in Dehradun and discussed preparations for the Haridwar Kumbh scheduled for 2027, alongside broader issues of cultural preservation and religious tourism. Participants conveyed good wishes for the state's silver-jubilee year and said they would cooperate with the administration on event readiness.

According to those present, the interaction focused on areas that carry spending and operational implications for the state, transport connectivity, sanitation and waste management, security and crowd control, health and emergency services, ghat maintenance and beautification, and improvements at pilgrimage centres. Officials are expe...