PM says Kumbh success example of 'sabka prayaas', Rahul Gandhi rakes up stampede
4 days, 3 hours ago

PM says Kumbh success example of 'sabka prayaas', Rahul Gandhi rakes up stampede

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the success of the Maha Kumbh, held in Prayagraj, was a prime example of 'sabka prayaas' during which the entire world witnessed the grandeur of India. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, PM Modi said the Maha Kumbh "reflects the spirit of rising India". The Prime Minister said it was heartening to witness India's new generation connecting with the Maha Kumbh, "embracing traditions and faith with pride". Speaking to reporters outside Parliament, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said PM Modi should have paid homage to those who lost their lives in the Kumbh stampede.

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Uproar over Modi’s Maha Kumbh remarks
3 days, 3 hours ago

Uproar over Modi’s Maha Kumbh remarks

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the recent Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj saying that it gave a befitting response to those who questioned India’s collective strength to organise such a large congregation. Modi said the huge display of unity at the Maha Kumbh was India’s strength, particularly at a time the world was in disarray. “Our nation, …

Kumbh showcased India’s grandeur to world: PM Modi
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3 days, 16 hours ago

Kumbh showcased India’s grandeur to world: PM Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday likened the recently concluded Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh to India’s historical milestones like the 1857 uprising and the ‘Dandi March’ led by Mahatma Gandhi. Making a statement in the Lok Sabha, Mr. Modi said the Maha Kumbh effectively addressed doubts and apprehensions held by some regarding the nation’s capabilities. PM Modi, …

Kumbh is spirit of rising India: PM
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3 days, 17 hours ago

Kumbh is spirit of rising India: PM

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told the Lok Sabha that the religious gathering at Maha Kumbh reflected the spirit of rising India and described the congregation as an “important milestone” which has strengthened the spirit of unity in the country. The Prime Minister said that he “bows to the crores of people of the country who contributed to …

Maha Kumbh reflects spirit of rising India: PM Modi in Parliament
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3 days, 18 hours ago

Maha Kumbh reflects spirit of rising India: PM Modi in Parliament

Hindustan Times  

The Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj reflects a new awakening of India’s spirit and has brought together the nectar of unity that will help achieve greater goals, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the Parliament on Tuesday. The mindset of linking ourselves to traditions, faith and heritage is a major capital for our country.” Modi hailed the spirit of ‘Sabka Prayas’ that …

Yogi Adityanath, Rekha Gupta to Aamir Khan: Powerhouses to unite at Conclave 2025
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Yogi Adityanath, Rekha Gupta to Aamir Khan: Powerhouses to unite at Conclave 2025

India Today  

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, her Uttar Pradesh counterpart Yogi Adityanath, actor-producer Aamir Khan, and swashbuckling cricketer 'Mr 360' Suryakumar Yadav will headline the India Today Conclave 2025 to share their perspectives on a host of different topics that will define the nation's future. The India Today Conclave, which for two decades has been the confluence of the sharpest global …

Yogi Adityanath on Maha Kumbh stampede: ‘We didn’t allow the incident to be excessively highlighted as it would create panic’
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Yogi Adityanath on Maha Kumbh stampede: ‘We didn’t allow the incident to be excessively highlighted as it would create panic’

The Hindu  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said his government acted swiftly to control the situation after the January 29 stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, ensuring timely medical aid for victims while preventing widespread panic. Addressing a gathering of Indian Institute of Management and Indian Postal Service officials in Lucknow, Mr. Adityanath said, "We did not allow …

Kumbh stampede downplayed to avoid panic among 8 crore devotees: Yogi Adityanath
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Kumbh stampede downplayed to avoid panic among 8 crore devotees: Yogi Adityanath

India Today  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said his government acted swiftly to control the situation after the January 29 stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, ensuring timely medical aid for victims while preventing widespread panic. Addressing a gathering of Indian Institute of Management and Indian Postal Service officials in Lucknow, Adityanath said, "We did not allow the …

OPINION | Yogi's disclosures about Maha Kumbh stampede, an eyeopener
2 weeks, 4 days ago

OPINION | Yogi's disclosures about Maha Kumbh stampede, an eyeopener

India TV News  

OPINION | Yogi's disclosures about Maha Kumbh stampede, an eyeopener UP CM Yogi Adityanath revealed why he downplayed initial reports of the Mahakumbh stampede. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s disclosure, about the reason behind why he chose to downplay initial reports about the stampede at Maha Kumbh on Mauni Amavasya morning, should be an eyeopener for his critics. Yogi …

Week after Maha Kumbh, Prayagraj feels post-festive void
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Week after Maha Kumbh, Prayagraj feels post-festive void

India Today  

More than 60 crore people visited Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj over 45 days to witness the Maha Kumbh Mela, a once-in-a-lifetime event held every 144 years. A week after the grand Maha Kumbh Mela concluded on Maha Shivratri, the city bore a desolate look. Workers dismantle tents after the conclusion of Maha Kumbh Mela, at Sangam in Prayagraj. In keeping with …

Mahakumbh showed a newly awakened national consciousness: PM Modi
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Mahakumbh showed a newly awakened national consciousness: PM Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the just concluded Mahakumbh at Prayagraj demonstrated what a newly awakened national consciousness looked like after it had broken free of a mindset of slavery. Writing in his blog, Prime Minister Modi praised Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, saying as an MP from Uttar Pradesh he can proudly say that the government, administration …

PM Modi Hails Maha Kumbh as ‘Maha Yagna of Unity,’ hails participation of youths
3 weeks, 1 day ago

PM Modi Hails Maha Kumbh as ‘Maha Yagna of Unity,’ hails participation of youths

Op India  

A day after the Maha Kumbh Mela concluded on the occasion of Shivaratri yesterday in Prayagraj, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his reflections on the mega event today in a blog post, describing it as a “mahayagna of unity” that symbolizes the country’s awakened consciousness and freedom from a colonial mindset. This Maha Kumbh was a Maha Kumbh of unity, …

PM Modi on Maha Kumbh: ‘Mahayagna’ of unity concludes; apologizes for any shortcoming in services
3 weeks, 1 day ago

PM Modi on Maha Kumbh: ‘Mahayagna’ of unity concludes; apologizes for any shortcoming in services

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday likened the massive Maha Kumbh congregation to the newly awakened consciousness of a nation breathing freely after breaking the shackles of a slavery mindset. Editorial | Mela and melee: On the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 and public safety The Prime Minister offered apology to "Mother Ganga, Mother Yamuna, Mother Saraswati" as well as people, …

‘People from every section of society united’: PM Modi message to India as Maha Kumbh ends
3 weeks, 1 day ago

‘People from every section of society united’: PM Modi message to India as Maha Kumbh ends

Live Mint  

As the 45-day-long Maha Kumbh 2025 concluded, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that every section of society united in Maha Kumbh, reflecting the unforgettable ‘Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat’. To the people, who are the form of God for me, if there has been any shortcoming in serving the devotees, I seek forgiveness from the people as well.” In …

‘People from every section of society united’: PM Modi message to India as Maha Kumbh ends
3 weeks, 1 day ago

‘People from every section of society united’: PM Modi message to India as Maha Kumbh ends

Live Mint  

As the 45-day-long Maha Kumbh 2025 concluded, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that every section of society united in Maha Kumbh, reflecting the unforgettable ‘Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat’. To the people, who are the form of God for me, if there has been any shortcoming in serving the devotees, I seek forgiveness from the people as well.” In …

PM Modi reflects on Maha Kumbh: 'It wasn't easy, forgive me if…'
3 weeks, 2 days ago

PM Modi reflects on Maha Kumbh: 'It wasn't easy, forgive me if…'

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today penned a blog after the grand Maha Kumbh concluded on Wednesday and thanked the countrymen for their participation. The PM said the way the faith of 140 crore countrymen came together for 45 days at the Maha Kumbh of unity in Prayagraj, at one time, and joined this one festival, is overwhelming. The way the …

Maha Kumbh 2025 ends with 66 crore attendees, stampedes, viral stars like Monalisa | Recap
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Maha Kumbh 2025 ends with 66 crore attendees, stampedes, viral stars like Monalisa | Recap

Hindustan Times  

As the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj concluded on Wednesday, February 26, with the final holy dip on Mahashivratri, the world’s largest spiritual gathering is leaving behind more than just numbers – some faces like ‘Monalisa' and IIT 'Baba’ amid the overwhelming crowd of over 66 crore that made hit headlines and some tragic moments like stampedes. While …

Yogi Adityanath attacks Akhilesh Yadav over Maha Kumbh: 'Non-Sanatani was in-charge in 2013'
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Yogi Adityanath attacks Akhilesh Yadav over Maha Kumbh: 'Non-Sanatani was in-charge in 2013'

Hindustan Times  

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday slammed the Samajwadi Party in the UP assembly over Maha Kumbh, saying the Akhilesh Yadav government had made a 'non-Sanatani' in-charge of the 2013 mela. UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath at an event in the Maha Kumbh Mela area on Sunday. Yogi Adityanath, reacting to the opposition's claim of mismanagement in the …

Modi Calls Maha Kumbh a Kumbh of Unity, Slams Critics of Traditions
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Modi Calls Maha Kumbh a Kumbh of Unity, Slams Critics of Traditions

Deccan Chronicle  

Chhatarpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday criticised those opposing the country's religious and cultural traditions and termed the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj as the "Maha Kumbh of Unity". The Maha Kumbh currently underway at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh is taking place after 144 years due to a rare celestial alignment. Praising 'safai karmis' and police personnel for their …

BJP's N Ramchander Rao calls Maha Kumbh a success amid Opposition criticism
1 month ago

BJP's N Ramchander Rao calls Maha Kumbh a success amid Opposition criticism

Hindustan Times  

Senior BJP leader N Ramchander Rao on Thursday hailed the Maha Kumbh as a grand success, emphasizing its significance in Indian culture and faith. N Ramchander Rao, a senior BJP politician, praised the Maha Kumbh as a huge success on Thursday, highlighting its importance in Indian religion and culture. Kumbh, which comes after every 12 years, and this Maha Kumbh …

Maha Kumbh: Sitharaman among prominent leaders to take holy dip at Sangam
1 month ago

Maha Kumbh: Sitharaman among prominent leaders to take holy dip at Sangam

Deccan Chronicle  

Mahakumbh Nagar : Prominent political leaders, including Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, Union minister Ram Mohan Naidu and Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, visited the Maha Kumbh on Wednesday and took a holy dip at the Sangam, officials said. Highlighting the global significance of Maha Kumbh, BJP MP from Bangalore South, Tejasvi Surya, said, "Today, I …

Maha Kumbh: Sitharaman, other prominent leaders take holy dip at Sangam
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1 month ago

Maha Kumbh: Sitharaman, other prominent leaders take holy dip at Sangam

The Hindu  

Prominent political leaders, including Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, Union minister Ram Mohan Naidu and Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, visited the Maha Kumbh on Wednesday and took a holy dip at the Sangam, officials said. Highlighting the global significance of Maha Kumbh, BJP MP from Bangalore South, Tejasvi Surya, said, "Today, I had the privilege …

Maha Kumbh 2025 – In Honour Of The Holy Ganges: Paying Respects, One and All
1 month, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh 2025 – In Honour Of The Holy Ganges: Paying Respects, One and All

Hindustan Times  

The Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, began on January 13 and will conclude on February 26 coinciding with Mahashivratri. Dr Rajendra Prasad, the country’s first President, had also taken a holy dip during a previous Maha Kumbh. With millions of devotees, including international visitors, the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 continues to be a grand confluence of spirituality, tradition, …

Maha Kumbh sees record crowds as authorities ensure smooth pilgrim experience
1 month, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh sees record crowds as authorities ensure smooth pilgrim experience

Hindustan Times  

A huge crowd of devotees arrived at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela Kshetra on Tuesday to take a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam. On Tuesday, a sizable contingent of worshippers descended at the current Maha Kumbh Mela Kshetra to bathe in the sacred Triveni Sangam. On Monday, Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police Prashant Kumar lauded the efforts of …

Maha Kumbh: Malayalam Actor Jayasurya Takes The Holy Dip, Kicks Off 2025 On A Spiritual Note
1 month, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh: Malayalam Actor Jayasurya Takes The Holy Dip, Kicks Off 2025 On A Spiritual Note

ABP News  

Malayalam actor Jayasurya has kicked off 2025 on a spiritual note by attending the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj with his wife and children. Jayasurya seeks blessings at Maha Kumbh His photos captured the vibrant essence of the Kumbh Mela—joyful celebrations, serene sunsets, wandering saints, and even some unexpected non-human visitors. View this post on Instagram A post shared by …

Kumbh not for 5-star culture, true devotees don’t want glitz, glamour: Mahant Dharmendra Das
1 month, 1 week ago

Kumbh not for 5-star culture, true devotees don’t want glitz, glamour: Mahant Dharmendra Das

The Hindu  

A section of the sadhus are unhappy with the chatter around viral sensations at the Maha Kumbh, saying they divert attention from what the festival is really about — spirituality and faith of devotees. "Mahakumbh is not a hub of glamour and five-star culture, it is the centre of sadhus, devotees and the Sanatan faith," said Mahant Dharmendra Das, head …

Maha Kumbh: Modi takes holy dip at Sangam
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh: Modi takes holy dip at Sangam

Deccan Chronicle  

Mahakumbh Nagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam and said he felt "blessed to be at the Maha Kumbh" where he was "filled with a spirit of devotion". #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs 'aarti' at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. pic.twitter.com/ImeWXGsmQ3 — Narendra Modi February 5, 2025 "May Maa …

PM Modi at Maha Kumbh Mela, takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam
1 month, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi at Maha Kumbh Mela, takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited the Maha Kumbh Mela and took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. Mr. Modi said he felt “blessed to be at the Maha Kumbh” where he was “filled with a spirit of devotion”. After the holy dip, PM Modi performed rituals, including an ‘aarti’ as he got on board a floater, a …

Mahakumbh gives early glimpse of developed India: UP minister
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mahakumbh gives early glimpse of developed India: UP minister

Hindustan Times  

State urban development minister AK Sharma said the Mahakumbh was also being organised to showcase India’s prowess to the world. An aerial view of Triveni Sangam during the Mahakumbh Sharma, who also holds the energy portfolio, said though the Mahakumbh was an old tradition and would have been organised many times before, but it was happening in modern India this …

Maha Kumbh 2025: PM Modi takes holy dip at Sangam
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh 2025: PM Modi takes holy dip at Sangam

New Indian Express  

Modi took a boat ride from Arail Ghat to the Triveni Sangam -- the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati. After the holy dip, the PM performed rituals, including 'aarti' to the Ganga, as he got on board a floater, a specially built makeshift platform on the river. Modi's visit to the Maha Kumbh came on a day …

‘Kumbh stampede not very big, being exaggerated’ says Hema Malini; official figures show at least 30 killed, 60 injured
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Kumbh stampede not very big, being exaggerated’ says Hema Malini; official figures show at least 30 killed, 60 injured

The Hindu  

The Maha Kumbh stampede was not a "big incident" and is being "exaggerated", BJP MP Hema Malini said on Tuesday asserting the congregation is being managed very well. According to official figures released by the Uttar Pradesh government, at least 30 people lost their lives and 60 were injured in the pre-dawn stampede at the Sangam area in Prayagraj. Samajwadi …

AAP MP Sanjay Singh gives adjournment notice in RS to discuss Mahakumbh stampede
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

AAP MP Sanjay Singh gives adjournment notice in RS to discuss Mahakumbh stampede

Deccan Chronicle  

Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh on Tuesday gave a zero hour notice in Rajya Sabha regarding the Mahakumbh stampede that occurred on January 29.Singh, in his letter, stated that the Maha Kumbh is one of the largest religious events on Earth and has witnessed the 'horrific' stampede for the sixth time in the past 70 years. This time, the …

Kumbh stampede 'not very big' incident, being 'exaggerated': BJP MP Hema Malini
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kumbh stampede 'not very big' incident, being 'exaggerated': BJP MP Hema Malini

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Maha Kumbh stampede was not a "big incident" and is being "exaggerated", BJP MP Hema Malini said on Tuesday asserting the congregation is being managed very well. Asked about Opposition members alleging that the government was hiding the number of deaths in the stampede, she said, "They will say whatever they want to.It is their job to …

After SP MP, Congress’ Mallikarjun Kharge peddles ‘thousand deaths’ lie: A well-coordinated attack to malign Maha Kumbh?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

After SP MP, Congress’ Mallikarjun Kharge peddles ‘thousand deaths’ lie: A well-coordinated attack to malign Maha Kumbh?

Op India  

Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Monday, claimed “thousands” died at the ongoing Maha Kumbh without providing evidence to back his claim and days after the Uttar Pradesh government confirmed 30 deaths in an unfortunate incident last month. Kharge’s disinformation on Maha Kumbh intriguingly coincides with bizarre remarks made by another opposition leader, …

Keeping up with UP: Crowd mismanagement not ‘will of God’ triggered Kumbh deaths
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Keeping up with UP: Crowd mismanagement not ‘will of God’ triggered Kumbh deaths

Hindustan Times  

A day after the stampede at Maha Kumbh in which at least 30 people were killed, the international president of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad Alok Kumar said the incident would not be a dampener for the event as pilgrims tend to accept such accidents as “a will of God”. Singh also wrote an MoU was signed with the Moti Lal …

Jagdeep Dhankhar Takes Holy Dip At Maha Kumbh, Hails UP Govt For 'Excellent' Arrangements
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jagdeep Dhankhar Takes Holy Dip At Maha Kumbh, Hails UP Govt For 'Excellent' Arrangements

ABP News  

Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb 1 : Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday took a dip in the Sangam and showered praises on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for the "excellent" arrangements at the Maha Kumbh. Dhankhar said Adityanath must be praised for organising a historic event and highlighted that more than one lakh toilets have been built for the Maha …

At the Maha Kumbh Mela, faith and fatalities
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

At the Maha Kumbh Mela, faith and fatalities

The Hindu  

It is dark and chaotic at 11 p.m. on January 29. Editorial | Deaths after the surge: On the stampede at the Maha Kumbh Five hours earlier, Roniyar received what he describes as a “miracle call”. “As the gates were shut, some people collided with those coming from the other direction,” says Vijay Yadav, 42, from Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. Ajay …

Watch: What caused the stampede at the Maha Kumbh?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Watch: What caused the stampede at the Maha Kumbh?

The Hindu  

At least 30 pilgrims died and 60 were injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh on January 29th, 2025, when a large number of pilgrims reached the sacred Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj to take a holy dip on Mauni Amavasya. The Uttar Pradesh government had estimated that a hundred million people would have their holy dips on January 29. …

Maha Kumbh 2025 Stampede: How VIP Culture and Mismanagement at Prayagraj Led to a Deadly Tragedy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh 2025 Stampede: How VIP Culture and Mismanagement at Prayagraj Led to a Deadly Tragedy

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 30, 2025 19:05 IST - 7 MINS READ Despite a massive Rs.7,500 crore budget for the much-anticipated 45-day Maha Kumbh Mela, the pre-dawn stampede in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj on January 29, which left 30 dead, points to gross mismanagement of an event described by the government as the world’s biggest religious gathering. Even Home Minister Amit Shah …

Unfazed devotees shrug off stampede at India mega-festival
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Unfazed devotees shrug off stampede at India mega-festival

Raw Story  

by Bhuvan BAGGA and Devesh MISHRA Throngs of devotees at the world's biggest religious gathering bathed in Indian rivers on Thursday, undeterred by a stampede a day earlier that killed at least 30 people. "We've obviously heard about the stampede," 21-year-old Naveen Pradhan, who arrived at the festival with his family hours after the disaster, told AFP. The six-week Kumbh …

Still headed for Maha Kumbh? Has the recent stampede made devotees change their plans?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Still headed for Maha Kumbh? Has the recent stampede made devotees change their plans?

Hindustan Times  

Binu Yadav Binu Yadav, homemaker “Accidents can happen anywhere. So, my husband and I are definitely going on our planned dates.” Dheeraj Kant Kaushal Dheeraj Kant Kaushal, event manager “If the administration advises us to avoid it, then we will reschedule our plan. The good thing is that it’s on till February 26, so we have time.” Sarita Singh Sarita …

Maha Kumbh Mela Stampede: 30 dead, dozens injured. What we know so far
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh Mela Stampede: 30 dead, dozens injured. What we know so far

Live Mint  

Maha Kumbh Mela Stampede: At least 30 people were killed and 60 others injured in a stampede at the Sangam area of the Maha Kumbh early Wednesday morning, January 29. Maha Kumbh DIG Vaibhav Krishna provided the casualty details during a press conference later in the evening. UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has also ordered a judicial inquiry and said …

Deaths after the surge: On the stampede at the Maha Kumbh
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Deaths after the surge: On the stampede at the Maha Kumbh

The Hindu  

The stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh — the third such incident in recent months — confirms India’s dubious distinction of having the most number of deaths during religious gatherings. While the day’s developments have not yielded conclusive reasons for the stampede that happened in the early hours of January 29, initial investigations suggest an uncontrolled surge …

Maha Kumbh Stampede: Mamata Govt To Send Team To Prayagraj To Assess Situation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh Stampede: Mamata Govt To Send Team To Prayagraj To Assess Situation

ABP News  

The West Bengal government on Wednesday has announced sending a team to Maha Kumbh as it did not receive any information from the Uttar Pradesh administration about the condition of pilgrims from the state after the stampede, a senior official said. Earlier in the day, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee offered her condolences to the bereaved families in the …

India’s Maha Kumbh festival, the world’s largest religious gathering, by the numbers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India’s Maha Kumbh festival, the world’s largest religious gathering, by the numbers

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Hindu devotees, mystics and holy men and women have gathered in India’s northern city of Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh festival, the world’s largest religious gathering. Here’s a look at the festival by the numbers: 400 million Hindu devotees gather to take a holy dip in the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna and the …

‘World-class system exposed’: Akhilesh Yadav targets Yogi government over Maha Kumbh stampede
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘World-class system exposed’: Akhilesh Yadav targets Yogi government over Maha Kumbh stampede

Hindustan Times  

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has strongly condemned the stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, which has reportedly claimed 15 lives. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and devotees walk away after a stampede before the second 'Shahi Snan' at the Maha Kumbh Mela. Yadav also called for the Indian Army to take over the management of the Maha Kumbh …

‘Condolences to those who lost loved ones’: PM Modi on Maha Kumbh stampede
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Condolences to those who lost loved ones’: PM Modi on Maha Kumbh stampede

Hindustan Times  

A pre-dawn stampede at the Maha Kumbh resulted in several people getting injured after a surging crowd spilled out of a police cordon and trampled bystanders during the 'Shahi Snan'. Reacting to the incident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "The accident that happened in Prayagraj Maha Kumbh is extremely sad. What happened at Maha Kumbh today The Amrit Snan on …

Maha Kumbh 2025 stampede: Congress slams Centre, Yogi Govt for ‘half-baked’ arrangements
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh 2025 stampede: Congress slams Centre, Yogi Govt for ‘half-baked’ arrangements

The Hindu  

The Congress on Wednesday hit out at the Centre and the Uttar Pradesh government over the "stampede-like" situation at the Sangam, demanding that the Maha Kumbh management be handed over to a better administrator than Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the movement of VVIPs there be stopped. Maha Kumbh stampede LIVE updates Multiple casualties were feared after a "stampede-like" situation …

‘Attention to self-promotion’: How opposition reacted to Maha Kumbh stampede
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Attention to self-promotion’: How opposition reacted to Maha Kumbh stampede

Hindustan Times  

Opposition parties have called on the central and Uttar Pradesh governments to expand arrangements for devotees at the Maha Kumbh following the stampede that left 15 feared dead. Follow all Maha Kumbh live updates Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav urged the government to provide air ambulances for seriously injured devotees, return bodies to their families, increase monitoring with helicopters, and …

Stampede at Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj: What we know so far
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Stampede at Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj: What we know so far

Hindustan Times  

Chaos unfolded at the Sangam in Prayagraj on Wednesday morning as thousands gathered for a holy dip in the Ganga on Mauni Amavasya. Chaos at the Sangam during Maha Kumbh as a stampede breaks out on Mauni Amavasya. Following the situation at the Maha Kumbh, Mahant Ravindra Puri, president of Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad announced that the seers have called …

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