Don’t try to reach Sangam nose: CM Yogi appeals to pilgrims after Maha Kumbh stampede

Following a stampede situation early in the morning on Wednesday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath advised devotees to avoid the Sangam Nose

A stampede at Prayagraj’s Maha Kumbh during Mauni Amavasya left several people insured and dead.

PM Modi spoke to CM Yogi for the second time in an hour following the incident. Several Akhadas cancelled their Amrit Snan, while authorities have advised devotees to use designated ghats for their safety.

What CM Yogi said after stampede

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday urged people to take a dip in the Ganga at their nearest ghats rather than trying to reach the Sangam Nose.

According to an official statement, Adityanath also held a high-level meeting with top officials at his residence and urged people not to believe rumours

“All ghats hold equal spiritual significance and reaching the main confluence point should not be a priority,” the statement quoted the Chief Minister.