Maha Kumbh Stampede: PM Modi Offers Condolences To Devotees Who Lost Lives

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the situation at the Maha Kumbh in a call with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and called for immediate support measures. PM Modi is continuously monitoring the situation and has spoken to CM Adityanath twice so far, according to official sources.

Those injured were taken to the central hospital established in the Mela area. Relatives of many injured also reached there as did some senior administrative and police officials.

PM Modi spoke to CM Adityanath about the situation at the Maha Kumbh Mela, reviewed the developments, and called for immediate support measures, an official told PTI.

"The accident that happened in Prayagraj Maha Kumbh is extremely sad. My deepest condolences to the devotees who have lost their loved ones in this. Along with this, I wish for the speedy recovery of all the injured. The local administration is engaged in helping the victims in every possible way. In this regard, I have spoken to Chief Minister Yogi ji and I am constantly in touch with the state government," Modi posted on X.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, amid a sea of crowds converging at the Sangam and all other ghats created along a 12-km long range of river banks for the Maha Kumbh.

The Amrit Snan on Mauni Amavasya is the most significant ritual of the Maha Kumbh and is expected to draw around 10 crore pilgrims. In view of the incident, the Akharas called off the 'Amrit Snan', even as devotees in large numbers continued to take a dip at Sangam and other ghats in the Mela area.

Pilgrims have been asked to use designated lanes to reach Sangam Ghat, stay in their lanes while approaching the bathing area, and avoid lingering at ghats after the holy dip. They have been urged to proceed promptly to parking areas or their destinations to ensure smooth movement.