In the early hours of Wednesday, a stampede broke out at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj causing some injuries and several people feared dead. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath three times since the incident, which has caused panic and tension among the devotees. Rescue operations are ongoing.
On the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, over 80 to 100 million people are expected to gather at the Sangam Ghats. The officer stated that the incident occurred following some barriers in the area broke, leading to injuries. However, the injured were taken to the hospital for treatment, and it was reiterated that the situation is not serious.
PM Modi expressed his sadness over the stampede at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, offering his deepest condolences to the families of injured devotees. He assured that the local administration is providing all possible help and he has been in constant contact with CM Yogi and the state government.
प्रयागराज महाकुंभ में हुआ हादसा अत्यंत दुखद है। इसमें जिन श्रद्धालुओं ने अपने परिजनों को खोया है, उनके प्रति मेरी गहरी संवेदनाएं। इसके साथ ही मैं सभी घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूं। स्थानीय प्रशासन पीड़ितों की हरसंभव मदद में जुटा हुआ है। इस सिलसिले में मैंने…
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There are only three ‘Amrit snans’ in the ongoing Mahakumbh, said the President of Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad, Ravindra Puri. The three occasions of ‘Amrit snans’ include – Makar Sankranti, Mauni Amawasya and Basant Panchami, according to Puri. He further stated that the Akharas would go for snan once the crowd reduced, adding that the Amavasya tithi would continue till tonight. Following the stampede-like situation, Puri appealed to everyone to not pay attention to any rumours.
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