On Saturday, there was a stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station that claimed the lives of 18 people. The tragedy occurred at 10 p.m., as lakhs of devotees were heading to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh 2025 festival, causing significant overcrowding at the station.
"When they were aware of the capacity of the station, why did they not take any preventive measures? This only shows that this double engine government is just interested in the publicity of themselves. The UP government did not take any responsibility of the Prayagraj stampede. This double-
Over 6.1 million devotees visited the Maha Kumbh today, and 1 million Kalpawasis continued their holy ritual of bathing, bringing the total to 71 million devotees, according to the figures provided by the state government.
Nehwal spoke to ANI as she prepared to take a dip. She has come to Prayagraj along with her father and hailed the UP government for their arrangements and organisation of the Maha Kumbh.
Targeting the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Ram Gopal said that they are busy in making arrangements for the VIPs but are not concerned about the common people.
Addressing a rally in Milkipur assembly constituency in Ayodhya which will see bypoll on February 5, Yadav said the government has been releasing daily figures of the number of people who took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam but has not released the list of casualties.
Speaking to ANI Vishnu Deo Sai said, "... The UP government has ensured all types of arrangements there (in Maha Kumbh), yet, there was a stampede. We pray that those who have passed away, their souls rest in peace... Till now, there is no information about the people of Chhattisgarh bein
Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty on Friday hailed the arrangements at the ongoing Maha Kumbh, describing them as "clean, safe, divine, grand, and digital." She further stated that the model of the Mahakumbh arrangements could serve as a benchmark for other governments to follow.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minster Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday held a cabinet meeting at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj and approved significant proposals and schemes for the state.