Prayagraj: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday hailed seers who patiently faced the Mauni Amawasya stampede incident at the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj and turned protectors for the devotees and helped them overcome the challenge.
The remarks came after the chief minister conducted an aerial survey of the roads in Prayagraj ahead of the next ‘Amrit Snan’ on Basant Panchami on February 3 for which a massive number of devotees are expected to take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam.
This is the second Amrit Snan after the Mauni Amawasya, that ended up in the devastating stampede and claimed 30 lives, and the third during the Maha Kumbh.
Speaking to reporters after the survey, Adityanath said, “I extend my heartfelt appreciation to the ‘Sants’ who faced the challenge of the stampede incident on Mauni Amavasya with patience and resilience. While some noble souls tragically lost their lives, our revered ‘Sants’ stood as protectors, demonstrating immense courage and steadfastness in the face of adversity.”
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“Those who oppose Sanatan Dharma had hoped that our ‘Sants’ would falter, attempting to create a situation of mockery. However, we must remain cautious against those who continuously seek to mislead and conspire against Sanatan Dharma. By upholding its values and ideals under the guidance of our revered saints, we can move forward with strength and unity. As long as our ‘Sants’ are honoured and respected, no force can harm Sanatan Dharma,” he added.
The ongoing Maha Kumbh in the city was marred by tragedy on Wednesday when a stampede during a bathing rush claimed at least 30 lives and left many others injured.
The incident occurred in the pre-dawn hours at the Sangam area of the Maha Kumbh on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, a sacred day in the Hindu calendar.
