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Prayagraj Mahakumbh has awakened Hindus: Mahant Ravindra Puri

Mahant Ravindra Puri, President of the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad and the driving force behind the success of the Mahaukumbh, had a long telephonic conversation with “The Statesman” correspondent Manoj Bhadra on different aspects of the Mahakumbh through the perspectives of the saints and sadhus of the 13 Akharas.

BJP will surprise everyone with Delhi poll results: Kailash Gahlot

Gahlot later joined the BJP and the party made him a nominee from Bijwasan assembly segment in south west Delhi. In an exclusive interview with The Statesman, the former minister talked about his previous innings with the AAP and exuded confidence of his victory in the assembly polls.

‘Slowdown structural, not cyclical’

This is an exciting time for people as budgets always create a buzz, particularly around taxation, but there are broader aspects such as fiscal deficit management, inflation, and geopolitical uncertainties. These are crucial for sustaining economic momentum and financial stability.

‘Heart patients must get vaccinated’

In the case of the Covid 19 infection, there is a high incidence of inflammation of the inner lining (endothelium) of all vessels, including those of the heart. This causes swelling and can precipitate a heart attack. The heart itself can get inflamed causing myocarditis

‘Parents’ caution can protect children’

It will be appropriate that the high priority groups - the elderly, and those with co-morbidity, those who are at risk of developing severe disease and mortality - should first get the vaccine, and then gradually, when we have sufficient vaccines, we can immunise all children as well.

‘Hydro power projects are necessary’

Holding protests is a fundamental right of the people but if Himachal Pradesh wants to become a financially viable state, hydro projects are the necessity of the time. The state government always keeps interests of the locals in mind and engages with them from time to time to redress their grievances.

‘Hybrid immunity gives protection’

The Omicron variant has become a cause of great concern across the world, with many countries imposing restrictions and taking severe measures to contain its spread. India too needs to be cautious. The initial evidence, however, suggests that though the virus is highly transmissible, it is not causing severe disease or death