Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed his condolences to the devotees who lost their loved ones in the stampede-like situation in Maha Kumbh and wished for the speedy recovery of all the injured.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut criticizes the arrangements at Maha Kumbh, blaming the administration for poor facilities and questioning the use of funds. He also accuses BJP of exploiting the event for political gain.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has blamed the "stampede" at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on half-baked arrangements, VIP movement, and prioritizing self-promotion over proper management.
Following the stampede-like situation at the Maha Kumbh earlier on Wednesday, yog guru Baba Ramdev urged people to go to the nearest ghat and take Amrit Snan, saying the flow of water from the Sangam would definitely reach every ghat in Prayagraj.
DIG Mahakumbh Vaibhav Krishna has directed horse-mounted police personnel to move devotees and vacate the Triveni Sangam ghat to maintain order during Mahakumbh.
A stampede-like situation arose at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj in the early hours of Wednesday, resulting in several injuries. This incident occurred as millions of devotees gathered at the confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers to take a holy dip on the auspicious occasion of Mauni Ama
Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday expressed concern over the stampede-like situation at Maha Kumbh and blamed the Uttar Pradesh government mismanagement and focus on VIP movement over devotee safety for the tragic incident.
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."