Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called the controversial Art of Living event the “kumbh mela of culture”.
He was speaking on the first day of the three day event organised on the floodplains of the Yamuna river in New Delhi.
Earlier, the World Culture Festival being organised by the Art Of Living Foundation commenced on Friday evening after initial disruptions caused by rain and traffic snarls.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the venue shortly after 5.30 pm.
Thousands of participants stuck on roads due to traffic snarls and pathways leading to the venue on the Yamuna floodplain turning into mush.
As the dusty Yamuna floodplain turned to slush, it made walking virtually impossible and vehicles got stuck. Those who were already inside ran for cover to escape the downpour.
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