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.
This came after a stampede happened at around 10 pm on February 15, at New Delhi Railway Station when thousands of devotees were heading to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh 2025 festival, causing severe overcrowding at the station. The stampede claimed 18 lives, leaving several injured.
"There is NO, repeat NO legal provision by which @RailMinIndia can ask X to remove videos of ND stampede-totally illegal. Railway's fig leaf of "may create unwarranted law and order situation" is pure and utter BS," posted Mahua Moitra on X.
Speaking to the media, Pathak said "The committee has submitted its report in the Vidhan Sabha regarding the Hathras incident... Action will be taken against whoever is responsible for it..."
Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Shivpal Singh Yadav on Friday questioned the BJP government's handling of the Hathras stampede, stating that justice cannot be expected under its rule.
About 121 people, including women and children, were killed after a stampede at a 'Satsang' organised by a self-styled godman, Bhole Baba, aka Suraj Pal, in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras on July 2, 2024. The incident took place in the Fulari village in the district.
On Tuesday, Mamata Banerjee in her statement while addressing the Legislative Assembly, expressed her respect for the holy 'Ganga Maa' and the significance of the Maha Kumbh but strongly criticized the organizers for the inadequate arrangements that resulted in stampedes on January 29 in Pra
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought a response from the Railways regarding a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) over the recent stampede at New Delhi Railway Station during peak hours, which resulted in the loss of 18 lives.
Yadav was referring to the stampede incident at Mahakumbh, which occurred on Mauni Amavasya, killing 30 people. She said that the government must hand over the bodies of the deceased to their kin.
Certain media reports on Monday quoted as RPF inquiry report on New Delhi railway station stampede incident was "wrong and misleading", said a statement Ministry of Railways.
Expressing sorrow over the unfortunate incident on Mauni Amavasya, the Governor said, "We are deeply saddened by this tragedy." She extended her condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wished a speedy recovery for the injured.