Mahakumbh Stampede Highlights: 30 dead; CM Yogi orders judicial probe

Meanwhile, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered an investigation by the judicial commission into the stampede incident. He said that a separate probe will also be done to look into police lapses.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and home minister Amit Shah called up Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath to take stock of the situation.

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Opposition hit out at the Centre over the stampede, with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge blaming “half-baked” arrangements and “paying more attention to self-promotion”. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav demanded that those responsible for falsely claiming a “world-class system” at the event take moral responsibility for the tragedy and step down from their positions.

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 | Key Points

• The Maha Kumbh began on January 13 and will continue until February 26.
• Devotees from various states and around the world have been immersing themselves in the spiritual atmosphere of the holy confluence.
• The Amrit Snan on Mauni Amavasya is the most significant ritual of the Maha Kumbh and is expected to draw around 10 crore pilgrims.
• This year, a rare celestial alignment called 'Triveni Yog' is occurring after 144 years, amplifying the spiritual significance of the day.
• The Uttar Pradesh government estimate that more than 45 crore people will attend the 2025 Maha Kumbh. Around 10 crore pilgrims alone are expected to attend Maha Kumbh on Mauni Amavasya.