Mahakumbh Stampede: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday addressed the media after stampede-like scenario close to ‘Sangam Nostril’ space at MahaKumbh. Yogi issued an attraction to the devotees attending the Mela to comply with the rules and cooperate with the authorities. He additionally urged everybody to not take note of any form of hearsay.
CM Yogi Adityanath urged devotees to make use of the closest designated Ganga ghats for bathing as an alternative of making an attempt to succeed in the ‘Sangam Nostril’ space.
“There are a number of ghats obtainable for bathing. Please keep away from overcrowding and comply with the instructions of the administration. Your cooperation is crucial in sustaining order and security,” he stated.
Yogi urged devotees on the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj to stay calm and never fall for rumours following a stampede-like scenario within the space.
In an attraction posted on social media platform X, the Chief Minister suggested pilgrims to wash solely at designated ghats and keep away from crowding close to the Sangam Nostril. “Take bathtub on the ghat of Mom Ganga close to which you’re, don’t attempt to go in direction of Sangam Nostril. All of you must comply with the directions of the administration and cooperate in making preparations. Individuals are bathing peacefully in any respect the ghats of Sangam. Don’t pay any consideration to any rumours,” he wrote.
The attraction got here after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with the Chief Minister concerning the scenario and known as for instant help measures. Union House Minister Amit Shah additionally reached out to Adityanath, assuring him of full help from the Centre.
Moreover, Union Well being Minister JP Nadda mentioned the incident with the Chief Minister and pledged full help, together with the deployment of volunteers and well being providers, to make sure efficient administration of the scenario.