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.
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
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.
CM Yogi Adityanath is overseeing Mahakumbh 2025 operations from a war room with top officials including the Chief Secretary, DGP, and ADG Law and Order, to ensure smooth proceedings.
This comes after "a stampede like" situation arose at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj in the early hours of Wednesday. Special executive officer Akanksha Rana, however, said that the situation was not serious and that the injured were receiving medical treatment.
CM Yogi Adityanath urges devotees to bathe at the nearest ghat and avoid going to the Sangam Nose during Mahakumbh 2025, following administration guidelines to ensure peace and order.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday spoke to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath after a stampede-like situation broke out at the Sangam amid the celebration of the Mauni Amavasya at the Mahakumbh Mela, assuring to provide all possible support from Centre.
Prime Minister on Wednesday has spoken to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for the second time in an hour after a stampede-like situation in the ongoing Mahakumbh.
On the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya, marking the Mahakumbh 2025, the Yogi government is set to welcome an estimated 100 Million devotees with a grand flowery spectacle. In a unique gesture, rose petals will be showered from the sky, adding a divine touch to the Amrit Snan festival a