The Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav has demanded the immediate handover of the Maha Kumbh Mela's administration and management to the Indian Army, citing a loss of faith in the Uttar Pradesh government's handling of the event. His reaction came after the stampede-like situation
To overcrowding in Prayagraj, Raebareli Police Department has set up checkpoints to temporarily hold vehicles, including buses, carrying devotees to the Maha Kumbh Mela, police said on Wednesday.
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Supremo Mayawati on Wednesday expressed concern over the stampede-like situation at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj and termed the incident "extremely sad and worrisome."
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has expressed sadness over the "stampede" incident at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. He urged the devotees to maintain patience and caution in the wake of the incident.
New Delhi [India], January 29: The globally revered Vaishnava leader and Guru, Shri Pundrik Goswami Ji Maharaj, has graced the sacred Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 happening in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh at the moment. Known for his profound Vedic knowledge, modern interpretations of ancient texts, and
Parmarth Niketan Ashram President Swami Chidanand Saraswati on Wednesday said that prayers were held for those injured in the recent stampede like situation at the Maha Kumbh Mela.
This comes after "a stampede like" situation arose at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj in the early hours of Wednesday. Special executive officer Akanksha Rana, however, said that the situation was not serious and that the injured were receiving medical treatment.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has expressed sadness over the casualties of devotees in an accident "caused by mismanagement" in Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. He also urged the devotees to exercise restraint.
CM Yogi Adityanath urges devotees to bathe at the nearest ghat and avoid going to the Sangam Nose during Mahakumbh 2025, following administration guidelines to ensure peace and order.
In the early hours of Wednesday, Prayagraj witnessed a huge crowd gathering near the ghats of Triveni Sangam to take a holy dip on the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya in Mahakumbh. Over 80 to 100 million people are expected to reach the ghats.
The revised timetable for the traditional Amrit Snan of the Akharas for the Mauni Amavasya Snan at Maha Kumbh Prayagraj 2025 has been announced. Mela Adhikari Maha kumbh Vijay Kiran Anand released the schedule following a meeting with the Akharas on 24 January 2025.