Prayagraj Maha Kumbh Stampede The importance of Mahakumbh Mela held every year in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh is not only the country, but around the world. This is the time when millions of devotees reach the banks of the confluence to take a dip in the holy water of the Ganges. Recently, during the Mahakumbh, an incident occurred on the day of Mauni Amavasya, which took the real test of the promptness of administration and security forces. A stampede -like situation threatened the lives of many devotees, but the readiness of the administration soon took him under control.
Millions of devotees gathered in Prayagraj on the occasion of Mahakumbh. This was the day when a crowd of devotees gathered to bathe in the Sangam. A stampede -like situation arose due to excessive crowd, injuring some people. However, the administration immediately took action under control and started relief work. Police, railway and administration teams have taken additional steps to control the crowd, so that any other unpleasant incident can be avoided.
Readiness of administration
There is always a possibility of such incidents in Mahakumbh, because millions of people come here every year. The administration had made strict security arrangements, but the situation became uncontrollable due to sudden rush on the day of Mauni Amavasya. The administration immediately showed activeness in the matter and preferred the safety of the Kumbh Mela. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also formed a war room to monitor the situation and review the development himself. He was accompanied by Chief Secretary, DGP and other senior officials of Uttar Pradesh.
The Chief Minister appealed to all the devotees to follow the instructions of the administration and ignore the rumors. He said that the devotees should avoid going towards Sangam Nose and should take a bath near the Ganges Ghats. The message of the administration was clear from his statement that the situation was coming under control, and no rumor should be given to be given.
The role of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also talked to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath three times regarding the situation of Mahakumbh Mela. The Prime Minister reviewed the developments and directed to provide necessary assistance to the officials concerned. He said that all necessary steps should be taken to protect the devotees and no stone should be left out. This readiness of the Prime Minister gave more energy to the administration and the situation was soon normalized.
Railway role
The role of the railway is very important during Mahakumbh. The railway route should be opened to reach Prayagraj of millions of devotees. Railways have clarified that reports of cancellation of Kumbh special trains coming to Prayagraj are wrong. The Railway Ministry said that more than 360 trains will be operated from various stations in Prayagraj region and currently there is no plan to cancel any train. Railways also ensured that passengers do not have any kind of inconvenience and they could reach their destination safely.
Railways have taken special steps for mob management during Mahakumbh. To provide safe and convenient travel to passengers, operating additional trains, deployment of security forces and other arrangements have been made. In addition, the administration has also opened additional counters for trains at the station to avoid any congestion and trouble.
Decision and security arrangements of the akhadas
Bathing of the akhadas is an important event during Mahakumbh. Although, due to the stampede situation, the akhadas had decided not to participate in the nectar bath, but the Akharas decided to take a bath as soon as the situation came under control with the administration. This proves that the situation became normal soon due to the hard work and security arrangements of the administration.
The leaders of the Akhadas also appreciated the efforts of the administration and appealed to the devotees to take a bath peacefully and ignore any kind of rumors. In addition, the administration conducted special campaigns to control the crowd, which included NDRF and other agencies besides the police force.
Special Steps for Mahakumbh 2025
The administration is fully prepared for organizing the Mahakumbh 2025. The administration has learned from last year’s events and this time there have been further improvements in security and system. Apart from security arrangements, the administration has made a special plan to control the congestion. Additional trains and buses will be operated for railway and other traffic arrangements so that devotees do not face any kind of trouble.
Apart from this, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has also assured about Mahakumbh 2025 that this time the event will be completely safe and organized. Every step of the administration will be monitored, and whatever is required, it will be fulfilled immediately.
This time the administration and security forces in Mahakumbh controlled incidents like stampede and provided opportunities to bathe safely to millions of devotees. However, the administration has also said that devotees need to escape the crowd and follow the administration’s instructions, so that the Mahakumbh 2025 can be held peacefully and successfully.
