Synopsis
On February 1, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Prayagraj to assess the aftermath of the Mauni Amavasya events at the Mahakumbh Mela, focusing on the Sangam Nose incident and upcoming Basant Panchami preparations.Key Takeaways
- CM Yogi Adityanath's visit to Prayagraj.
- Review of the Sangam Nose stampede incident.
- Interaction with devotees praising government arrangements.
- Focus on safety measures for upcoming events.
- Emotional condolences for the victims of the incident.
Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb 1 (NationPress) The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, made a visit to Prayagraj on Saturday to assess the situation following the events of Mauni Amavasya during the Mahakumbh Mela.
He requested comprehensive reports from officials concerning the unfortunate incident that occurred at Sangam Nose during the Amrit Snan, and engaged with the devotees, who commended the government’s preparations for the Mela.
CM Yogi Adityanath arrived in Prayagraj via helicopter and went directly to the Sangam Nose site, where a tragic stampede incident had recently taken place.
Upon his arrival, he examined the site and received an extensive briefing from Mela Officer Vijay Kiran Anand and DIG Vaibhav Krishna about the situation.
The Mela Officer informed him about the prompt transport of the injured to hospitals following the event.
The Chief Minister then shifted his attention to the preparations for the upcoming Basant Panchami Amrit Snan. He also provided essential guidelines to guarantee safe and efficient arrangements for the anticipated occasion.
During his visit, CM Yogi took the opportunity to connect with thousands of devotees at the site.
He personally verified their well-being, navigating through the barricades to interact with the crowd.
Devotees greeted him warmly with chants of “Har Har Mahadev”, “Jai Shri Ram”, and “Jai Ganga Maiya”, showing their gratitude for the commendable facilities and arrangements established for the Mahakumbh Mela.
Previously, the Chief Minister had expressed profound sorrow regarding the tragic occurrence on Mauni Amavasya. His voice quivering with emotion, he conveyed his condolences and reassured the public of the government's dedication to ensuring the safety of all devotees during future events.
