Speaking to ANI after inspecting the station ahead of Maha Shivaratri on Tuesday, Vaishnaw emphasised that the passengers were happy with the arrangement.
The Indian Railways has undertaken special arrangements for Maha Shivaratri, planning to run more than 350 additional trains from Prayagraj to facilitate the return of pilgrims following the final Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025 on February 26, said Indian Railway in a statement.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday strongly defended the arrangements for the Maha Kumbh, while criticizing the opposition, especially the Samajwadi Party (SP), for their handling of the Kumbh Mela in 2013 and for appointing Mohammad Azam Khan as the Kumbh Mela in charge.
As millions of devotees continue to throng the Maha Kumbh, Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister OP Rajbhar on Monday praised the Yogi Adityanath government for the successful organization of Maha Kumbh, stating that the large turnout of devotees reflects the administration's efforts.
The ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj has seen an unprecedented gathering of devotees and celebrities as the sacred Triveni Sangam continues to draw millions for a holy dip.
The dawn broke out in Uttar Pradesh with the students rushing to the schools with admit cards in one hand and a bag with essentials like pens, scales in another, all set to give Board's High School and Intermediate examination.
Shankaracharya Vijayendra Saraswati Swamigal returns to Trichy after attending Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. He praised the arrangements made by UP CM Yogi Adityanath and invited him to Tamil Nadu as an honor.
Maha Kumbh Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Vaibhav Krishna confirmed that 13 FIRs have been filed against 140 social media handles that disseminated misleading content. He also assured that the police have made all necessary arrangements for the upcoming Maha Shivratri festival on F
Northern Railway took special measures to manage the surge of passengers heading to Prayagraj for the Mahakumbh, ensuring smooth travel arrangements at Delhi railway station, officials said.
He alleged that the government has failed to deliver on its promises, including doubling incomes and creating new jobs. He also expressed concern over the arrangements made for the Kumbh, citing issues with food, stampedes, and accidents.