Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh visited the Mahakumbh 2025 along with his wife Nara Brahmani and son Nara Devaansh. In the visuals, Lokesh could be seen taking the boat ride and spoke the locals about their experience of the divine fair. The Andhra Pradesh took a tour of the arrangements
The X account of CRPF mentioned, "In Prayagraj, DG GP Singh assessed security arrangements for Mahakumbh, guiding CRPF officials on balancing vigilance with seamless public assistance."
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel shared her thoughts on the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, describing the event as a "unique experience" for all devotees.
Speaking to ANI, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said, "The state government has made such good arrangements for such a large-scale event. The administration and police have worked really hard, and this is an unprecedented event. Thousands of devotees are even travelling by road. We pray for
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla took a dip at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj in the Maha Kumbh along with his family members and said the religious event was a symbol of India's spirituality.
"The accident took place on the Prayagraj-Mirzapur highway on late Friday night when a car carrying devotees from Chattisgarh to Maha Kumbh collided with a bus. 10 people died in the accident..." said Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Yamunanagar, Vivek Chandra Yadav.
The Khel Mahakumbh, organized by Kreeda Bharati, a dedicated institution for promoting India's traditional sports, saw participation from over 800 young athletes and renowned sports personalities.
Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel commented on the visit of Chhattisgarh ministers and MLAs to Prayagraj for Mahakumbh on Thursday.
Speaking to reporters, CM Sai expressed gratitude to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the Speaker of the UP legislative assembly for inviting him to attend the Mahakumbh.
To monitor the vast crowds gathering at the Ganga ghats, police are utilizing drones to ensure safety and order. This measure is part of the administration's efforts to provide a secure environment for the millions of devotees attending the event.
He expressed concern that many tourists are using private vehicles to get to Prayagraj which has led to long traffic jams. If new trains are started soon, it could provide much-needed relief to passengers.