Prayagraj, February 1: Yoga guru Ramdev, who has always been an advocate for healthy living, launched a new campaign in the ongoing Kumbh Mela 2019 called Chillam Chodo Abhiyan. And according to reports, the result has been really positive as some sadhus have already given up on the chillam (a small pipe for smoking cannabis). Baba Ramdev Jumps Into Bharat Ratna Row, Asks Why No Hindu Saint Awarded in Last 70 Years.

Ramdev has urged saints and seers at the Kumbh Mela to quit smoking.“We follow Ram and Krishna who never smoked in their life then why should we? We must take a pledge to quit smoking,” he said. Baba Ramdev on Population Control: ‘Those With More Than 2 Children Should Not be Allowed to Vote or Contest Elections’.

"We sadhus have left everything including our home, mother and father for a greater cause, then why we cannot leave smoking,” said baba Ramdev. Baba Ramdev Says ‘Very Difficult’ to Predict Next Prime Minister Citing Current Political Situation in the Country.

He collected “chillam” from several sadhus and made them take a pledge to quit tobacco. He said he will deposit all the “chillams” for display at the museum he will build.“I have made youngsters quit tobacco and smoking, then why not Mahatamas,” said Ramdev. Kumbh Mela 2019: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, Ministers Take Dip in Sangam; Watch Video.

The 55-day long Kumbh Mela will end on March 4. It is the largest human congregation in the world, with over 130 million pilgrims expected to participate in the festival with the belief that taking a dip in the holy water of Ganges River will pave the way for their salvation and would rid them of their sins.

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