Maha Kumbh Deputy Inspector in General (DIG) Vaibhav Krishna on Wednesday said that situations had brought in control while Juna Akhara along with two other Akharas would be going for Amrit Snan at Triveni Sangam of the Mahakumbh Mela.
Best Marching Contingent among Services was backed by Jammu and Kashmir Rifles Contingent, while the Best Marching Contingent among CAPFs/other auxiliary forces was won by Delhi Police Marching Contingent.
In a post on X, the envoy expressed support and wished for a speedy recovery to those injured in the "tragic incident" today morning. He also extended his best wishes to the authorities.
On the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, more than 57.1 million devotees have taken a holy dip in the Triveni waters today, as per the Uttar Pradesh Information Department.
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a stampede at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred in the early hours, claiming multiple lives and leaving several injured. Offering his condolences, Sukhu praye
he ongoing Mahakumbh Mela here has witnessed an extraordinary surge in devotees, with over 4.24 million pilgrims taking holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, as of 12 noon on Wednesday, as per the Uttar Pradesh government.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Wednesday spoke to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on the stampede-like situation at the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela and assured full support with regard to health services to manage the situation effectively.
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.
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.