Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:18pm on 08 Mar 2025,Saturday India
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath called the Kumbh Mela stampede "unfortunate" but emphasized his government's focus on the safety of 8 crore devotees. Speaking at the India Today Conclave, he detailed the incident, which occurred between 1:15 am and 1:30 am on January 28-29. He praised officials for quick medical response, ensuring injured victims reached hospitals within 15 minutes. Adityanath also thanked Akhadas for delaying rituals to manage crowd flow. "Crisis management means protecting those safe and treating the injured," he stated, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to public safety.
