Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday addressed a press convention after the stampede incident in Prayagraj and mentioned among the devotees have been critically injured and are below therapy. Nonetheless, he added that the scenario is below management now.
Yogi Adityanath mentioned that PM Modi referred to as him 4 instances since morning after the stampede to take inventory of the scenario and he’s repeatedly monitoring the scenario.
Earlier within the day, he posted a message on social media platform X on Wednesday, advising devotees attending the Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj to comply with directions issued by the administration.
“Mahakumbh-2025, Prayagraj, pricey devotees, Please take your holy bathtub on the ghat nearest to you, and don’t try to go in direction of the Sangam Nostril. Kindly comply with all of the directions given by the administration and cooperate in sustaining order,” Yogi Adityanath wrote in his publish.
He additionally famous {that a} bathtub is happening in any respect the ghats of the Sangam. “Don’t pay any consideration to rumors,” the CM added.
This comes after “a stampede like” scenario arose on the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj within the early hours of Wednesday. Particular government officer Akanksha Rana, nevertheless, mentioned that the scenario was not critical and that the injured have been receiving medical therapy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken cognizance of the incident and is repeatedly monitoring the scenario. Dwelling Minister Amit Shah has additionally assured full help from the Centre.
In the meantime, Jagadguru Swami Rambhadracharya Ji on Wednesday appealed to all devotees to not insist on taking a dip on the Sangam Ghat after a stampede-like scenario within the ongoing Mahakumbh as a consequence of massive crowds.In a self-made video, Rambhadracharya Ji urged the devotees to not go away their camps.
“I attraction to all of the devotees that as a result of a big crowd has gathered in Prayagraj in the present day, they need to not insist on taking a holy dip solely on the Sangam Ghat. As of now, they need to not go away their camps and search for their security,” Jagadguru Swami Rambhadracharya Ji mentioned. The assorted Akharas have additionally appealed to devotees take the Holy Dip on the Ghat that was nearest to them.