Maha Kumbh stampede: 'Why hide death toll if there's no wrongdoing?' Akhilesh slams Centre in LS
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh stampede: 'Why hide death toll if there's no wrongdoing?' Akhilesh slams Centre in LS

New Indian Express  

The former UP chief minister also demanded strict action against those responsible and questioned why the government was suppressing the figures if there had been no wrongdoing. Sharpening his attacks on the Uttar Pradesh government, Akhilesh said that where proper arrangements should have been made, there was political campaigning instead. The SP chief mentioned that the "miraculous thing" is that the bodies of the devotees were found, but the government was not ready to acknowledge this. According to the figures provided by the Uttar Pradesh government, 30 people were killed and 60 injured in the stampede that occurred during the Mauni Amavasya at the Mahakumbh on January 29.

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Cong demands state govt to release list of Mahakumbh stampede victims
1 day ago

Cong demands state govt to release list of Mahakumbh stampede victims

Hindustan Times  

Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Ajay Rai on Tuesday accused the state government of not telling the truth about the death toll during the stampede on Mauni Amavasya at the Prayagraj Mahakumbh 2025. Pilgrims at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj Rai further alleged the state government was sending cash to the families of those who died in stampede without giving a death …

Akhilesh Yadav’s BIG claim: ‘1000 Hindus missing from Maha Kumbh’; says Yogi govt removing posters of ‘missing people’
1 week ago

Akhilesh Yadav’s BIG claim: ‘1000 Hindus missing from Maha Kumbh’; says Yogi govt removing posters of ‘missing people’

Live Mint  

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav has raised concerns over the alleged disappearance of approximately 1,000 Hindu devotees who attended the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. The BJP should provide information on the 1000 people who are missing," SP leader Yadav said outside the Parliament. Akhilesh Yadav's remarks followed PM Modi's statement on the Maha Kumbh's role in fostering national unity and …

Kumbh stampede unfortunate, focus was safety of 8 crore devotees: Yogi Adityanath
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Kumbh stampede unfortunate, focus was safety of 8 crore devotees: Yogi Adityanath

India Today  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the stampede that occurred during the Mauni Amavasya Snan at the Kumbh Mela was an unfortunate incident and in the aftermath, the government's focus was on the safety of 8 crore devotees that were expected to take part in the festivities on the fateful day. "Apart from expressing grief over the incident, our …

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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3 weeks, 2 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 …

Yogi Adityanath on Mahakumbh stampede: ‘Didn’t allow news to be highlighted to avoid panic,’ says Uttar Pradesh CM
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Yogi Adityanath on Mahakumbh stampede: ‘Didn’t allow news to be highlighted to avoid panic,’ says Uttar Pradesh CM

Live Mint  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that his government acted swiftly to control the situation after a stampede at the Mahakumbh and did not allow the incident to be highlighted “as it could have caused panic” among crores of devotees present at the site that day. Adityanath also dismissed claims based on a Central Pollution Control Board report …

Kumbh stampede downplayed to avoid panic among 8 crore devotees: Yogi Adityanath
3 weeks, 2 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
3 weeks, 2 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 …

Mahakumbh 2025: Yogi Adityanath says ‘we acted swiftly’ after stampede; dismisses reports of pollution at Sangam
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Yogi Adityanath says ‘we acted swiftly’ after stampede; dismisses reports of pollution at Sangam

Live Mint  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that the government acted swiftly after stampede at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj on January 29, and also dismissed reports of pollution at the Sangam during the Maha Kumbh. “We acted swiftly to prevent panic after stampede during Maha Kumbh,” said Yogi Adityanath. UP CM on pollution claims Despite baseless claims, our state …

Maha Kumbh helps Adityanath strengthen position as household name beyond UP
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Maha Kumbh helps Adityanath strengthen position as household name beyond UP

Hindustan Times  

The 45-day Maha Kumbh that concluded last week in Prayagraj was mostly about chief minister Yogi Adityanath unlike the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya and Varanasi’s Kashi Vishwanath corridor, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi took centre stage. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath felicitating a municipal worker after the conclusion of Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Samajwadi Party leader and former …

CM Yogi speaks on Mahakumbh stampede: 'We did not allow the incident to be excessively highlighted because...'
3 weeks, 3 days ago

CM Yogi speaks on Mahakumbh stampede: 'We did not allow the incident to be excessively highlighted because...'

India TV News  

CM Yogi speaks on Mahakumbh stampede: 'We did not allow the incident to be excessively highlighted because.' Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said his government acted swiftly to prevent panic after the Mahakumbh stampede on January 29. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while addressing a gathering of Indian Institute of Management and Indian Postal Service officials in Lucknow …

PM Modi on Maha Kumbh: ‘Mahayagna’ of unity concludes; apologizes for any shortcoming in services
3 weeks, 6 days 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, …

Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP over handling of economy, Mahakumbh
1 month ago

Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP over handling of economy, Mahakumbh

Deccan Chronicle  

Kanpur : Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday slammed the BJP over the handling of the economy and the Mahakumbh event in Prayagraj. ".The dream that the government showed of making a 1 trillion dollar economy has failed.the poor people are not able to understand what this game of million trillion is.The promises that were made to the people …

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav backs Mamata Banerjee over remarks on Mahakumbh
1 month, 1 week ago

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav backs Mamata Banerjee over remarks on Mahakumbh

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: Amid the condemnation of West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s statement over Mahakumbh by the Sant Samaj and the BJP, former UP CM and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, on Wednesday, backed her for accusing Yogi Adityanath government of mismanagement in the congregation and turning it into a “Mrityu Kumbh”. While interacting with media persons here on Wednesday, the SP …

Chandan Roy Sanyal on Maha Kumbh stampede: Can't imagine what the families went through
1 month, 1 week ago

Chandan Roy Sanyal on Maha Kumbh stampede: Can't imagine what the families went through

Hindustan Times  

Actor Chandan Roy Sanyal was attending an event in Lucknow when he received an invitation from the organisers to visit the Maha Kumbh. I reached on February 10, and got to stay for five days.” Chandan Roy Sanyal This was his first experience at Kumbh, and he reflects on the sheer scale of the event: “Millions of people were there. …

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Akhilesh Yadav seeks compensation to kin of devotees killed in accidents
1 month, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Akhilesh Yadav seeks compensation to kin of devotees killed in accidents

The Hindu  

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday attacked the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government over alleged mismanagement in organising the Maha Kumbh Mela and demanded compensation to families of those killed in road accidents while travelling to the religious event. Mr. Yadav laid out a detailed chronology of what he called the BJP’s “flawed” policies and practices, claiming the ruling party …

AAP Blames BJP Government for New Delhi Railway Station Stampede, Seeks Accountability
1 month, 1 week ago

AAP Blames BJP Government for New Delhi Railway Station Stampede, Seeks Accountability

ABP News  

A devastating stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on the night of Saturday, February 15, led to several fatalities, with reports suggesting between 15 to 18 victims, although the actual number could be higher. The incident occurred after a sudden change in platform assignments, which triggered a stampede among the large crowd of devotees.AAP MP Sanjay Singh has pointed fingers …

AAP Blames Central Government for New Delhi Railway Station Stampede, Demands Accountability
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1 month, 1 week ago

AAP Blames Central Government for New Delhi Railway Station Stampede, Demands Accountability

ABP News  

A tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night led to multiple deaths, with eyewitnesses estimating the toll between 15 and 18, though actual numbers may be higher. The incident occurred due to overcrowding and sudden platform changes, causing panic among devotees.AAP MP Sanjay Singh held the central government responsible, accusing the BJP of negligence. He questioned, “How …

Delhi station stampede actual death toll concealed, exact number still unclear: AAP blames BJP
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi station stampede actual death toll concealed, exact number still unclear: AAP blames BJP

The Hindu  

The Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday held the BJP-led Central government “responsible for the stampede” at the New Delhi railway station that left 18 people dead and alleged that the actual death toll is being “concealed by officials” as eyewitness accounts do not match the official figures. On the other hand, the Railway Minister outright denied the incident,” senior AAP …

New Delhi railway station stampede: incident deeply heartbreaking, says Mamata Banerjee
1 month, 1 week ago

New Delhi railway station stampede: incident deeply heartbreaking, says Mamata Banerjee

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station and stressed the need for careful planning and management for the safety of people. At least 18 people were killed and more than a dozen injured in the stampede that broke out late Saturday night at the …

DC Edit | Another avoidable Kumbh-linked tragedy
1 month, 1 week ago

DC Edit | Another avoidable Kumbh-linked tragedy

Deccan Chronicle  

A second fatal stampede involving Maha Kumbh pilgrims is two tragedies too many. A thorough probe is called for into the causes of the stampede on Saturday night at the New Delhi railway station because there is very little accountability when such unfortunate events take place, and all the blame is usually placed on the people. Was confusion created over …

Lalu courts controversy with Maha Kumbh 'meaningless' remark
1 month, 1 week ago

Lalu courts controversy with Maha Kumbh 'meaningless' remark

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna: RJD supremo Lalu Prasad on Sunday sparked controversy with his remarks dubbing the Maha Kumbh as "meaningless", as he blamed the Railways for the stampede in New Delhi that claimed 18 lives. Prasad also slammed the BJP-led government at the Centre over the incident at New Delhi railway station, and demanded resignation of the railway minister. Reacting to the …

At least 18 killed in New Delhi station stampede as Maha Kumbh pilgrims crowd trains
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1 month, 1 week ago

At least 18 killed in New Delhi station stampede as Maha Kumbh pilgrims crowd trains

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 18 people were …

‘What was their fault’: Eyewitnesses recount New Delhi station stampede horror
1 month, 1 week ago

‘What was their fault’: Eyewitnesses recount New Delhi station stampede horror

Hindustan Times  

Blocked staircase, crowding near escalators and platforms, passengers gasping for air, people running and falling over each other – the horrifying scenes at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night led to the deaths of at least 18 passengers who were to board trains to attend the Maha Kumbh. The massive stampede left thousands trapped at the NDLS as …

Stampede at New Dehli train station kills ‘unspecified number of people’
1 month, 1 week ago

Stampede at New Dehli train station kills ‘unspecified number of people’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A stampede has killed an …

Akhilesh Yadav demands extension of Maha Kumbh, claims govt underreporting number of devotees
1 month, 1 week ago

Akhilesh Yadav demands extension of Maha Kumbh, claims govt underreporting number of devotees

Op India  

Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday alleged that the Uttar Pradesh government is underreporting the number of devotees attending the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. While the state administration has officially recorded 501.1 million participants so far, Yadav claimed the actual number is around 600 million. He also urged the UP government to extend the Mahakumbh period so that elderly …

Maha Kumbh Stampede | 'Bring Relevant Material On Record': Allahabad High Court On PIL Seeking Missing Persons' Details
1 month, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh Stampede | 'Bring Relevant Material On Record': Allahabad High Court On PIL Seeking Missing Persons' Details

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Thursday directed the advocate representing a PIL petitioner, who sought the formation of a Judicial Monitoring Committee to collate details of persons missing after the stampede at Maha Kumbh on January 29, to bring on record all the relevant materials being relied upon for the case. A bench of Chief Justice Arun Bhansali and Justice …

U.P. govt hiding ‘correct death toll‘ in Kumbh stampede, says WB CM
1 month, 2 weeks ago

U.P. govt hiding ‘correct death toll‘ in Kumbh stampede, says WB CM

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged on Wednesday that the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Uttar Pradesh was not disclosing the correct death toll figure in the Maha Kumbh stampede. They have created such hype that a large number of people visited Maha Kumbh but there were no proper arrangements made at the venue,” the Chief Minister said, addressing …

Maha Kumbh Stampede | PIL In Allahabad HC Seeks Action Against Erring Officials, Status Report & Release Of Human Casualty Figures
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh Stampede | PIL In Allahabad HC Seeks Action Against Erring Officials, Status Report & Release Of Human Casualty Figures

Live Law  

A Public Interest Litigation plea has been moved in the Allahabad High Court seeking legal action against the officials and authorities responsible for the tragic stampede that occurred at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on January 29, 2025. The PIL petitioner moved to the High Court days after the Supreme Court refused to entertain his PIL plea seeking action against …

Kumbh stampede: Why no final death toll despite digitisation claims, Akhilesh asks in LS
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kumbh stampede: Why no final death toll despite digitisation claims, Akhilesh asks in LS

New Indian Express  

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday attacked the government in Lok Sabha alleging mismanagement at the Maha Kumbh and asked why no final digits are emerging about those who died in the stampede even though a lot is bring advertised about digitisation. The Kannauj MP also hit out at the Uttar Pradesh government saying the "double engine government is …

UP Cops Made Us Declare Stampede Death as Heart Attack, Claim Kumbh Victim Kin
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UP Cops Made Us Declare Stampede Death as Heart Attack, Claim Kumbh Victim Kin

The Quint  

Despite police insistence, Mansingh demanded a post-mortem. When questioned about the allegations, Bhaskar Mishra, the police officer in charge of the Akhara, denied any wrongdoing. He asserted that Kamta Prasad died inside the Mahanirvani Akhara, 2–2.5 km away from the stampede site. Dismissing the family's allegations, he added, "Why would I force them to write that he died of a …

Report suggests 79 pilgrims died in Kumbh Mela stampede, far exceeding official toll
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Report suggests 79 pilgrims died in Kumbh Mela stampede, far exceeding official toll

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 79 people died …

Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of hiding Kumbh stampede death toll numbers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of hiding Kumbh stampede death toll numbers

Hindustan Times  

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party’s “double-engine” government was hiding the number of deaths in the recent stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, demanding strict disciplinary action against those trying to cover up the alleged mis-management in organising the religious fair. The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister also demanded disciplinary action against …

Politicians, 'rich' people should die at Mahakumbh and attain moksha: MP Pappu Yadav
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Politicians, 'rich' people should die at Mahakumbh and attain moksha: MP Pappu Yadav

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav stirred controversy on Tuesday, saying that he wants politicians and 'rich' individuals attending the Mahakumbh Mela to die there so that they can attain “moksha”. Yadav further claimed that people died in a stampede during the Kumbh under the then prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru's time, but that "there was a count" even …

Government hiding Kumbh stampede death toll: Opposition
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Government hiding Kumbh stampede death toll: Opposition

The Hindu  

Keeping the heat on the government over the Kumbh stampede, the Opposition members in both houses of Parliament accused the Centre and the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Uttar Pradesh of hiding the death toll and other details of the tragedy. In Rajya Sabha, during the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay …

Akhilesh slams UP govt over Kumbh deaths
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Akhilesh slams UP govt over Kumbh deaths

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged on Tuesday that the Uttar Pradesh government is hiding the number of deaths in the stampede at the Maha Kumbh congregation in Prayagraj and demanded strict action against those trying to cover up "mismanagement" in organising the fair. The SP chief demanded that the Uttar Pradesh government call an all-party meeting to …

Mahakumbh stampede: Hema Malini says not very big incident; Jaya Bachchan claims ‘bodies thrown in water’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mahakumbh stampede: Hema Malini says not very big incident; Jaya Bachchan claims ‘bodies thrown in water’

Live Mint  

Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan on Monday stirred up a controversy, saying that the water in Kumbh is the "most contaminated right now". Bodies have been thrown in the river because of which the water has been contaminated.” Bachchan said that while VIPs get special treatment, there's no support and arrangement for the common people at Kumbh Mela 2025. The …

‘Kumbh stampede not very big, being exaggerated’ says Hema Malini; official figures show at least 30 killed, 60 injured
1 month, 3 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 …

Akhilesh Yadav says government hiding Maha Kumbh stampede death toll
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Akhilesh Yadav says government hiding Maha Kumbh stampede death toll

The Hindu  

Accusing Yogi Adityanath-led BJP government in Uttar Pradesh of hiding the number of people who were killed in last week’s stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, former U.P. Mr. Yadav also accused the BJP government of insulting sanatani tradition by asking the seers to postpone the ‘shahi snan’, a holy bath ritual performed during a unique celestial configuration. Parliament …

Akhilesh demands transparency in Mahakumbh stampede incident
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Akhilesh demands transparency in Mahakumbh stampede incident

Deccan Chronicle  

Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav has demanded transparency regarding the fatalities at the Mahakumbh stampede, urging the government to present accurate figures on the deaths, treatment of the injured, and arrangements made for the event.Participating in the debate on the motion of thanks on the President's Address, Akhilesh called for an all-party meeting to clarify the situation and recommended that …

Maha Kumbh Stampede Victims' Bodies, Sarees Removed Using JCB: Akhilesh Lashes Out At UP Govt
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh Stampede Victims' Bodies, Sarees Removed Using JCB: Akhilesh Lashes Out At UP Govt

ABP News  

Speaking in the Parliament, Samajwadi Party President and MP Akhilesh Yadav targeted the Yogi government over the Maha Kumbh stampede. #WATCH | Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav says "When it was known that some people had lost their lives, their bodies were lying in the mortuary and in the hospital, then the govt filled their government helicopter with flowers and …

Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav claims 15,000 people missing after Maha Kumbh stampede
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav claims 15,000 people missing after Maha Kumbh stampede

Hindustan Times  

After their protest in Parliament over the Mahakumbh stampede, Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav said on Tuesday that 15,000 people have reported their family members have been missing since the incident and that the government is not providing any information. According to Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav, 15,000 individuals have reported missing family members since the event, and …

AAP MP Sanjay Singh gives adjournment notice in RS to discuss Mahakumbh stampede
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1 month, 3 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 …

Samajwadi Party is spreading lies on Mahakumbh: CM Yogi Adityanath slams Akhilesh Yadav
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Samajwadi Party is spreading lies on Mahakumbh: CM Yogi Adityanath slams Akhilesh Yadav

India TV News  

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday slammed Akhilesh Yadav for his remarks on the Mahakumbh stampede and said the Samajwadi Party is spreading lies on the Mahakumbh. Earlier in the day, Akhilesh Yadav continued his attack on the Uttar Pradesh government over the Mahakumbh stampede incident and said that the government allowed this incident to take place. …

Kumbh stampede 'not very big' incident, being 'exaggerated': BJP MP Hema Malini
1 month, 3 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 …

Release real Kumbh stampede death toll, give charge to Army: Akhilesh Yadav
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Release real Kumbh stampede death toll, give charge to Army: Akhilesh Yadav

India Today  

Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party and alleged that the government is hiding the real death toll in the stampede that erupted at Maha Kumbh mela in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on January 29. While speaking on the motion of thanks to the President's address during the Budget Session in the Lok Sabha, Samajwadi Party …

Kumbh stampede not that big: Hema Malini reacts to Akhilesh Yadav's charge
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kumbh stampede not that big: Hema Malini reacts to Akhilesh Yadav's charge

India Today  

BJP MP Hema Malini on Tuesday hit out at Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's remarks on the floor of the Lok Sabha over the January 29 stampede at the Maha Kumbh mela, claiming that the incident was not "that big." Saying that it is Akhilesh Yadav's job "to speak wrongly," Hema Malini slammed Samajwadi Party chief over his "exaggerated" remarks …

Opposition accuses UP govt of Mahakumbh stampede cover-up without evidence
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Opposition accuses UP govt of Mahakumbh stampede cover-up without evidence

Op India  

On 3rd February, opposition parties launched a bizarre attack on the Uttar Pradesh government over the Mahakumbh stampede in Prayagraj. #WATCH | Delhi: Opposition MPs in Rajya Sabha raise slogans and walk out of the House against Uttar Pradesh's Yogi Adityanath government over Maha Kumbh stampede issue. #WATCH | Delhi | On Maha Kumbh stampede, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi says, …

Maha Kumbh stampede: SC terms ‘unfortunate’, refuses to entertain plea for enquiry
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh stampede: SC terms ‘unfortunate’, refuses to entertain plea for enquiry

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna remarked on Monday that the stampede deaths at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj was “unfortunate” but refused to entertain a petition to examine “lapses, negligence and utter failure of administration”. Appearing for the State of Uttar Pradesh, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi said the State has already constituted a three-member judicial commission to enquire into …

Kumbh stampede: SC calls incident unfortunate, asks petitioner to move HC
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kumbh stampede: SC calls incident unfortunate, asks petitioner to move HC

Deccan Chronicle  

The Supreme Court on Monday termed the Maha Kumbh stampede, which claimed 30 lives on January 29, as an "unfortunate" incident but rejected a plea seeking action against Uttar Pradesh officials involved. The Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna, emphasized that while the tragedy was concerning, the matter should be addressed in the Allahabad High Court, as a judicial commission …

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