Modi slams leaders mocking religion, says it’s ‘Kumbh of great unity’

Bhopal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj as a “kumbh of great unity” and slammed political leaders who mock traditions, culture and religious places, accusing them of dividing people with the support of foreign powers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets people during the foundation stone laying ceremony of Bageshwar Dham Medical and Science Research Institute, in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur on Sunday. Speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony of Balaji Cancer Institute and Research Centre at Bageshwar Dham in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur district, Modi said those with “slave mentality” are involved in dividing people and many times, foreign power with their support made attempts to weaken the country and religion. Hailing him, Modi said, “In this atmosphere my younger brother Dhirendra Shastri Ji has been uniting the country.” Chief minister Mohan Yadav and spiritual leaders were also present at the event.