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Congress President Kharge blames poor arrangements, VIP culture for Maha K
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
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.
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Mahakumbh: Saints begin their procession to Triveni Sangam for second Amri
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
After a brief halt due to large crowds, saints began their procession as they headed to the Triveni Sangam for the second Amrit Snan of MahaKumbh 2025 on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya on Wednesday.
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Baba Ramdev urges devotees to "go to nearest ghat' for Amrit Snan after Ma
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
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.
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"Govt should provide 1 cr to families of deceased, ensure free treatment f
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
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
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"Administration's mismanagement responsible for this": Rahul Gandhi on Mah
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
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.
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Akhilesh Yadav calls for Army takeover of Maha Kumbh management following
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
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
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Raebareli Police restricts vehicles to Prayagraj after Maha Kumbh incident
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
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.
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"Extremely sad and worrisome": BSP Supremo Mayawati on Maha Kumbh incident
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
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."
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Mahakumbh stampede: "Situation in Prayagraj is under control," assures Yog
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday appealed to devotees at the ongoing Mahakumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj to take a holy dip at the ghats nearest to them and advised them to not insist on taking a dip at the Sangam Ghat due to large crowds.
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Stampede incident in Maha Kumbh is extremely sad: Arvind Kejriwal
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
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.
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"Only three Amrit Snans in Mahakumbh," says President of Akhil Bharatiya A
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
President of Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad, said, "It is 'Amrit snan' today. There are three 'Amrit snans'- Makar Sankranti, Mauni Amawasya and Basant Panchami. Amavasya tithi will continue till tonight. Earlier, we had decided that we would not take out the (Akhara) processions due to
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"Prayed for those who got injured": Swami Chidanand Saraswati on Maha Kumb
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
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.
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