UP govt claims purity of river Ganga's water unaffected despite holy dip by over 57 cr devotees

The UP government claimed that despite over 57 crore devotees bathing in the Ganga, the river remains pure. Padma Shri scientist Dr. Ajay Kumar Sonkar's research confirmed the water's purity through rigorous testing. The presence of bacteriophages in the Ganga ensures its self-purifying ability, countering claims of contamination and confirming the water fit for bathing.

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