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Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav accuse UP government of underreporting Kumbh stampede death toll, citing a BBC report. The allegations highlight a pattern of data concealment in tragic events.

Rahul Gandhi Questions UP Govts Kumbh Stampede Data

Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav challenge the UP government's reported death toll from the Maha Kumbh stampede. Citing a BBC report, they allege significant underreporting, raising concerns about transparency and accountability in official statistics.

Rahul Gandhi claims BBC report reveals UP govt underreporting Kumbh stampede deaths, echoing COVID-19 data issues.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday cited a BBC report to allege that the number of people who died in stampedes during the Maha Kumbh was suppressed by the Uttar Pradesh government and accused the BJP of having no accountability.
"BBC report reveals that figures of deaths in Kumbh Mela stampede were hidden. Like in COVID, the bodies of the poor were erased from the statistics. Like after every major railway accident the truth is suppressed," he said in a post on X.
"This is the BJP model - if there is no counting of the poor, then there is no accountability either!" the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha said.
On Tuesday, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav cited the same media report to accuse the Uttar Pradesh government of lying about the death toll in the January 29 Maha Kumbh stampede and said that those who provide "false statistics" are not worthy of public trust.
Yadav made the remarks in a post on X, citing a BBC report which claimed that 82 people died in the stampede. The toll is significantly higher than the official figure of 37.

NASA astronaut Donald Pettit captures stunning images of the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela from space. The spiritual event, which draws millions of devotees, continues to see large-scale participation and security arrangements by the UP government.

NASA astronaut shares breathtaking images of 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela

NASA astronaut Donald Pettit captures stunning images of the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela from space. The spiritual event, which draws millions of devotees, continues to see large-scale participation and security arrangements by the UP government.

NASA astronaut Donald Pettit recently shared awe-inspiring images of the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela from the International Space Station (ISS).&nbsp;
In his post on X (formerly Twitter), Pettit remarked, "2025 Maha Kumbh Mela Ganges River pilgrimage from the ISS at night. The largest human gathering in the world is well lit."
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2025 Maha Kumbh Mela Ganges River pilgrimage from the ISS at night. The largest human gathering in the world is well lit. <a href="https://t.co/l9YD6o0Llo">pic.twitter.com/l9YD6o0Llo</a>
&mdash; Don Pettit (@astro_Pettit) <a href="https://twitter.com/astro_Pettit/status/1883613984563355783?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Pettit's aerial view underscores the grandeur of the festival, which has already attracted millions of devotees from around the world. With over 110 million people having attended the event in the first 14 days alone, the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj is shaping up to be one of the largest spiritual gatherings ever.&nbsp;
As this sacred event occurs once every 12 years, the crowds will continue to swell until its conclusion on February 26, 2025.
The festival brings millions of pilgrims to the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the now-extinct Saraswati rivers. Devotees believe that bathing in these waters cleanses them of sins and leads them on the path to moksha (liberation). This spiritual ritual takes place during a rare celestial alignment, adding to the event's significance.
The Maha Kumbh Mela is a symbol of collective spirituality, uniting people from different backgrounds, cultures, and traditions. Even in the face of cold weather, devotees have braved the elements to take part in the sacred dip at the Sangam, showing their deep faith and devotion.
As the festival progresses, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the state government have implemented large-scale security measures to ensure the safety of the pilgrims.&nbsp;
Thousands of security personnel, including police forces, paramilitary, and local authorities, have been deployed across Prayagraj to handle the massive crowds. These extensive arrangements also include surveillance through drones, CCTV cameras, and a special focus on crowd management to prevent any untoward incidents.&nbsp;
The state government is ensuring smooth transportation and crowd control to accommodate the massive influx of devotees, particularly with the upcoming Mauni Amavasya on January 29, which is expected to draw around 45 crore people.
The 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela will be a historic event for India, not just for its spiritual significance but also for the meticulous planning and security arrangements to ensure a safe and peaceful gathering for millions of devotees.

The Mahakumbh 2025, beginning in Prayagraj, is expected to generate around Rs 2 lakh crore in trade, with major contributions from tourism, accommodations, religious items, and transportation.

Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj to drive Rs 2 Lakh Crore in trade, boosting local economy

The Mahakumbh 2025, beginning in Prayagraj, is expected to generate around Rs 2 lakh crore in trade, with major contributions from tourism, accommodations, religious items, and transportation.

The Mahakumbh 2025, which commenced today in Prayagraj, is set to generate an estimated trade worth Rs 2 lakh crore, according to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT). The month-long religious event, regarded as the world's largest human gathering, is expected to draw around 400 million visitors, providing a major boost to local businesses, tourism, and employment opportunities.
CAIT emphasized that the accommodation and tourism sectors will be the primary contributors to this economic surge, with local hotels, guesthouses, and temporary accommodation expected to generate approximately Rs 40,000 crore. Praveen Khandelwal, Secretary General of CAIT, shared, &ldquo;The Mahakumbh is poised to generate significant economic activity, with estimated total spending exceeding Rs 2 lakh crore. This includes spending on hotels, guesthouses, food, religious items, healthcare, and other services.&rdquo;
In addition to accommodation and tourism, the food and beverage sector, including packaged foods, drinks, meals, and snacks, is expected to contribute Rs 20,000 crore. Religious items like Ganga water, lamps, incense, and sacred books will also generate an estimated Rs 20,000 crore in trade. Transportation, including local and interstate services, taxis, and freight, will bring in around Rs 10,000 crore, while tourism-related services such as travel packages and guides are projected to generate another Rs 10,000 crore.
Other sectors contributing to the trade include temporary medical camps, Ayurvedic products, and medicines, which are expected to generate Rs 3,000 crore, while e-services such as e-ticketing, mobile charging stations, and Wi-Fi facilities will bring in Rs 1,000 crore. Additionally, the entertainment and media sector, including advertising and promotional activities, is projected to generate Rs 10,000 crore in trade.
The Uttar Pradesh government has recognized the immense potential of the Mahakumbh in boosting the regional economy and promoting tourism on an international scale. This large-scale event not only benefits local industries but also plays a crucial role in the overall economic growth of the state and the nation. Mahakumbh 2025 is expected to create lasting opportunities for trade, employment, and economic development in Prayagraj and its surrounding areas.

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 commenced at Prayagraj's Sangam, witnessing over 40 lakh devotees taking a sacred dip. The festival, celebrated from January 13 to February 26, showcases India's rich cultural and religious heritage.

Maha Kumbh Mela begins in UP's Prayagraj with holy dip at Sangam

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 commenced at Prayagraj's Sangam, witnessing over 40 lakh devotees taking a sacred dip. The festival, celebrated from January 13 to February 26, showcases India's rich cultural and religious heritage.

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 began at Prayagraj&rsquo;s Sangam&mdash;the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers&mdash;on Monday, drawing over 40 lakh devotees for the first holy dip. The event, deeply rooted in India&rsquo;s spiritual and cultural heritage, has become a monumental gathering of faith, devotion, and harmony.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized the significance of the Maha Kumbh, scheduled from January 13 to February 26, stating it will elevate India&rsquo;s ancient traditions to global prominence. He also extended his wishes to devotees.
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जहां संस्कृतियों का संगम भी है, श्रद्धा और समरसता का समागम भी है। 'अनेकता में एकता' का संदेश देता महाकुम्भ-2025, प्रयागराज मानवता के कल्याण के साथ ही सनातन से साक्षात्कार करा रहा है।<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E0%A4%8F%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%BE_%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%BE_%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%B9%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AD?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#एकता_का_महाकुम्भ</a> <a href="https://t.co/kZt5xtBItW">pic.twitter.com/kZt5xtBItW</a>
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the devotees and celebrated the occasion.
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A very special day for crores of people who cherish Bharatiya values and culture! Maha Kumbh 2025 commences in Prayagraj, bringing together countless people in a sacred confluence of faith, devotion and culture. The Maha Kumbh embodies India&rsquo;s timeless spiritual heritage and&hellip;
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1878639071347761497?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
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&ldquo;A very special day for crores of people who cherish Bharatiya values and culture! Maha Kumbh 2025 commences in Prayagraj, bringing together countless people in a sacred confluence of faith, devotion and culture. The Maha Kumbh embodies India&rsquo;s timeless spiritual heritage and celebrates faith and harmony", he said on X.
Maha Kumbh Mela officer Vijay Kiran Anand reported, &ldquo;So far, more than 40 lakh people have taken a dip,&rdquo; reflecting the immense participation in the early days of the festival.
Highlighting the spiritual significance, Ashutosh Varshney, convenor of Prayagraj-based NGO Ram Naam Bank, explained that 'Paush Purnima' marks an important milestone in the Hindu calendar, falling on the 15th day of 'Shukla Paksh' in the month of 'Paush'. This occasion initiates 'Kalpvasa,' a period of intense spiritual practice and devotion observed by pilgrims during the Maha Kumbh Mela.
The city of Prayagraj has transformed into a hub of spirituality and culture, welcoming saints, seers, and devotees from all walks of life. Over 50 lakh pilgrims took a dip at the Sangam on Sunday, a day ahead of Paush Purnima, while 33 lakh visited on Saturday, bringing the total number of devotees over the weekend to more than 85 lakh, according to Director of Information Shishir.
Adding to the cultural festivities, the Ministry of Culture has established 'Kalagram,' a vibrant space celebrating India&rsquo;s rich artistic and cultural heritage. Several renowned artists, including Kailash Kher, Shankar Mahadevan, Mohit Chauhan, Hans Raj Hans, Hariharan, Kavita Krishnamurthy, and Maithili Thakur, are set to perform throughout the event.
The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is not just a religious congregation but also a celebration of India&rsquo;s diverse and timeless heritage, uniting millions in a collective expression of devotion and culture.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted multiple raids in connection with a money laundering probe into alleged fake Covid testing during Kumbh mela in Uttarakhand's Haridwar.
Searches were conducted at the offices of 5 diagnostic centres&nbsp;and also at the residences of their directors in Dehradun, Haridwar, Delhi, Noida and Hisar, the agency said in a statement.
Explaining how these labs allegedly ran the fraud, the Enforcement Directorate said they used a single mobile number, address and form for several people and inflated the number of Covid testing without actually testing anyone.
Due to alleged false negative testing by these labs, positivity rate of Haridwar at that time was shown at 0.18 per cent against the actual 5.3 per cent, the ED said.

ED conducts raids in connection with fake Covid-19 testing during Kumbh

The Enforcement Directorate conducted multiple raids in connection with a money laundering probe into fake Covid testing during Kumbh mela in Uttarakhand's Haridwar.

ED raids multiple labs for alleged fake Covid-19 testing during Kumbh Mela
ED has launched a money laundering probe in alleged fake Covid-19 testing case
ED: these labs used same phone numbers and address for several people
ED: Fake testing led to misleading positivity rate,&nbsp;shown at 0.18% instead of 5.3%

Due to alleged false negative testing by these labs, positivity rate of Haridwar at that time was shown at 0.18 per cent against the actual 5.3 per cent, the ED said.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted multiple raids in connection with a money laundering probe into alleged fake Covid testing during Kumbh mela in Uttarakhand's Haridwar.
Searches were conducted at the offices of 5 diagnostic centres&nbsp;and also at the residences of their directors in Dehradun, Haridwar, Delhi, Noida and Hisar, the agency said in a statement.
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Explaining how these labs allegedly ran the fraud, the Enforcement Directorate said they used a single mobile number, address and form for several people and inflated the number of Covid testing without actually testing anyone.
Due to alleged false negative testing by these labs, positivity rate of Haridwar at that time was shown at 0.18 per cent against the actual 5.3 per cent, the ED said.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that the Kanwar Yatra is not a one-state affair and the state government will take a decision on the yatra after discussing with other states, including Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. The UP government has already announced that it will allow the yatra from July 25.
Meanwhile, experts claim the Kanwar yatra could be five times more likely to be a superspreader event than the Kumbh mela last year in April. They say that the risk of spread of Covid-19 infection is higher in Kanwar yatra than the Kumbh as the number of devotees undertaking the yatra is likely to be significantly higher than those who attended Kumbh. 
The ''Kanwar Yatra'' is an annual pilgrimage of Lord Shiva's devotees. This time every year during the Hindu calendar month of ''Saavan'', thousands of devotees from across India, undertake the pilgrimage. The footfall for Kanwar yatra in the previous years has ranged between 2 crore and 5 crore, according to reports.

Uttarakhand may allow Kanwar yatra, experts worry about 'superspreader event' 

Uttarakhand CM says decision on&nbsp;Kanwar yatra&nbsp;after talks with other states, experts worry about 'superspreader event'

Uttarakhand CM says decision on&nbsp;Kanwar Yatra&nbsp;after talks with other states
Uttarakahnd&nbsp;govt to talk to authorities in&nbsp;Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh
UP govt has already announced that it will allow Kanwar&nbsp;yatra from July 25
Experts:&nbsp;Kanwar yatra&nbsp;5 times more likely to be a superspreader event vs Kumbh
Experts:&nbsp;risk of spread of Covid-19 is higher in Kanwar yatra than&nbsp;Kumbh
Number of devotees on Kanwar&nbsp;yatra&nbsp;higher than those who attended Kumbh
Footfall for Kanwar yatra in the previous years has ranged between 2-5&nbsp;crore

Experts have cautioned against the yatra, stating that the pilgrimage could be &ldquo;five times more likely to be a superspreader event&rdquo; than the Kumbh festival.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that the Kanwar Yatra is not a one-state affair and the state government will take a decision on the yatra after discussing with other states, including Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. The UP government has already announced that it will allow the yatra from July 25.
Meanwhile, experts claim the Kanwar yatra could be five times more likely to be a superspreader event than the Kumbh mela last year in April. They say that the risk of spread of Covid-19 infection is higher in Kanwar yatra than the Kumbh as the number of devotees undertaking the yatra is likely to be significantly higher than those who attended Kumbh. 
The ''Kanwar Yatra'' is an annual pilgrimage of Lord Shiva's devotees. This time every year during the Hindu calendar month of ''Saavan'', thousands of devotees from across India, undertake the pilgrimage. The footfall for Kanwar yatra in the previous years has ranged between 2 crore and 5 crore, according to reports.

Uttarakhand recorded an 1800% increase in Covid-19 cases between 31 March to 24 April, when the Haridwar Mahakumbh was held.
The massive religious event turned into a super spreader as Uttarakhand recorded 1.3 lakh Covid-19 cases in over a month, which is over half of the state&rsquo;s case tally till date, The Quint has reported.
A total of 70 lakh devotes had participated in mammoth Kumbh Mela. Over 35 lakh people had gathered on 12 April and 13.51 lakh on 14 April for shahi snan.
What&rsquo;s more, the state recorded 1,713 Covid-19 deaths during this time, which is half of the state&rsquo;s total Covid fatalities since the time the pandemic began in 2020.

After Kumbh mela, 1800% jump in Covid-19 case in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand recorded an 1800% increase in Covid-19 cases between 31 March to 24 April, when the Haridwar Mahakumbh was held

After Kumbh, 1800% jump in Covid case in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand recorded an 1800% increase in Covid-19 cases between 31 March to 24 April, when the Haridwar Mahakumbh was held.
The massive religious event turned into a super spreader as Uttarakhand recorded 1.3 lakh Covid-19 cases in over a month, which is over half of the state&rsquo;s case tally till date, The Quint has reported.
A total of 70 lakh devotes had participated in mammoth Kumbh Mela. Over 35 lakh people had gathered on 12 April and 13.51 lakh on 14 April for shahi snan.
What&rsquo;s more, the state recorded 1,713 Covid-19 deaths during this time, which is half of the state&rsquo;s total Covid fatalities since the time the pandemic began in 2020.

The Uttarakhand High Court pulled up CM Tirath Singh Rawat's government over its management of the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar amid a surge in Covid-19 cases
While hearing a number of PILs in this regard, the High Court bench made several verbal observations.
Pilgrimage during this time is a 'frightening one', the court said.
The bench suggested different mode for registration for vaccinations in Uttarakhand. It also advised state government to increase the number of cremation grounds.

HC pulls up Uttarakhand govt over Kumbh Mela amid pandemic

Kumbh&nbsp;Mela&nbsp;2021: HC pulls up Uttarakhand&nbsp;govt
HC seeks report for Kumbh&nbsp;Mela mismanagement&nbsp;
HC:&nbsp;Pilgrimage during this time is a 'frightening one'
HC suggested different mode for registration for vaccinations
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The Uttarakhand High Court pulled up CM Tirath Singh Rawat's government over its management of the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar amid a surge in Covid-19 cases
While hearing a number of PILs in this regard, the High Court bench made several verbal observations.
Pilgrimage during this time is a 'frightening one', the court said.
The bench suggested different mode for registration for vaccinations in Uttarakhand. It also advised state government to increase the number of cremation grounds.

A day after the final Shahi Snan of the Kumbh Mela was observed, curfew has been enforced in Uttarakhand's Haridwar on Wednesday. The curfew will be in place till May 3.
All urban areas of the district and some rural areas will have a complete curfew.
The last Shahi Snan at the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar on Tuesday was a subdued affair with seers keeping the ritual symbolic in view of the country facing a massive Covid crisis with over three lakh cases being recorded each day in the last one week.

Haridwar curfew a day after final Shahi Snan of Kumbh Mela

Haridwar&nbsp;imposes curfew amid a massive surge in&nbsp;Covid&nbsp;cases
Complete curfew till May 3 in urban districts, some rural areas
Curfew imposed after last Shahi&nbsp;Snan&nbsp;at Kumbh&nbsp;Mela&nbsp;on Tuesday

A day after the final Shahi Snan of the Kumbh Mela was observed, curfew has been enforced in Uttarakhand's Haridwar on Wednesday. The curfew will be in place till May 3.
All urban areas of the district and some rural areas will have a complete curfew.
The last Shahi Snan at the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar on Tuesday was a subdued affair with seers keeping the ritual symbolic in view of the country facing a massive Covid crisis with over three lakh cases being recorded each day in the last one week.

Delhi Disaster Management Authority has made it mandatory for all Delhi residents who are return from Haridwar to stay in home quarantine for 14 days.&nbsp;The decision follows similar moves by states like Gujarat and Odisha&nbsp;amid concerns of the Kumbh&nbsp;Mela&nbsp;in Haridwar&nbsp;becoming a superspreader.
Devotees in thousands have been gathering on the ghats of the river Ganga&nbsp;in violation of Covid-19 protocols. According to officials figures, 229 sadhus who attended the Kumbh&nbsp;have tested positive.&nbsp;
&nbsp;The Joona Akhara, one of the largest sects of seers in the country, announced the end of its participation in the Kumbh Mela on Saturday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi&rsquo;s appeal that participation in the ongoing gathering in Haridwar be kept symbolic.&nbsp;

14-day mandatory quarantine for people returning to Delhi from Haridwar

Delhi has made it mandatory for all it's residents who return from Haridwar to stay in home quarantine for 14 days.&nbsp;

14-day home quarantine for people returning to Delhi from Haridwar
Delhi makes home quarantine mandatory for Kumbh&nbsp;returnees
Haridwar&nbsp;returnees to upload travel details on govt portal
Imperative to test, trace and quarantine Kumbh&nbsp;returnees: Delhi govt

Delhi Disaster Management Authority has made it mandatory for all Delhi residents who return from Haridwar to stay in home quarantine for 14 days. The ciruclar&nbsp;issued by the agency&nbsp;said that all Delhi residents who visited Haridwar's Kumbh from 4th April or will be visiting the city till the Kumbh&nbsp;ends on April 30 will have to upload details like name, address in Delhi, ID proof, date of departure from Delhi and date of return on a Delhi govt portal. If anyone is found or reported to have failed to upload the details, the person will be sent to a govt quarantine centre, the circular added.&nbsp;
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A total of 54&nbsp;sadhus, including some akhada&nbsp;heads participating in the mega Kumbh Mela at Uttarakhand's Haridwar, have tested positive for Covid-19. 24 of those cases were reported on Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Over 2,000 people from the Kumbh area tested positive for the coronavirus in the first five days between April 10 to 15, according to officials
Uttarakhand reported 2,402 new #COVID19 cases including 1,051 in Dehradun and 539 cases in Haridwar, taking the total number of cases to 1,18,646.

Covid spike at Kumbh: 24 sadhus test positive on Friday

A total of 54&nbsp;sadhus, including some akhada&nbsp;heads participating in the mega Kumbh Mela at Uttarakhand's Haridwar, have tested positive for Covid-19. 24 of those cases were reported on Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Over 2,000 people from the Kumbh area tested positive for the coronavirus in the first five days between April 10 to 15, according to officials
Uttarakhand reported 2,402 new #COVID19 cases including 1,051 in Dehradun and 539 cases in Haridwar, taking the total number of cases to 1,18,646.

The Union health ministry on Sunday, in a letter to the Uttarakhand chief secretary, flagged the chances of a jump in Covid-19 cases during the Kumbh Mela.

Union Health ministry warns Uttarakhand govt of Covid spike during Kumbh Mela

The Union health ministry on Sunday, in a letter to the Uttarakhand chief secretary, flagged the chances of a jump in Covid-19 cases during the Kumbh Mela. The letter highlighted the concerns raised by a high-level central team about the need for stringent measures to control the spread of the disease.The letter mentioned that pilgrims expected to visit Haridwar for Kumbh Mela could also be from the 12 states that have shown a surge in coronavirus cases in the past few weeks. The ministry told the state that the daily testing numbers reported in Haridwar are not enough to effectively offset a huge number of expected pilgrim footfall.

Health ministry warns Uttarakhand govt of Covid spike during Kumbh

Centre warns Uttarakhand of surge in Covid&nbsp;cases during Kumbh High-level team&nbsp;raises concern in a letter to the state govt Letter flags pilgrims can come from states where cases have surged Ministry tells state that testing preparedness isn't enough

The Union health ministry on Sunday, in a letter to the Uttarakhand chief secretary, flagged the chances of a jump in <a href="https://www.editorji.com/covid-19" target="_blank" >Covid-19 cases</a> during the Kumbh Mela.
The letter highlighted the concerns raised by a high-level central team about the need for stringent measures to control the spread of the disease.
The letter mentioned that pilgrims expected to visit Haridwar for Kumbh Mela could also be from the 12 states that have shown a surge in coronavirus cases in the past few weeks.
The ministry told the state that the daily testing numbers reported in Haridwar are not enough to effectively offset a huge number of expected pilgrim footfall.
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On the occasion of Maha Shivratri, devotees at the Kumbh Mela took the first auspicious 'Shahi Snan' in the Ganga river in Haridwar in the early hours of Thursday.
Scores of devotees dotted the Har Ki Pauri ghat of the river for the ritual.
Special arrangements have been made to ensure surveillance, including CCTV cameras and drones. The bathing time for the Akharas is from 8 am to 5 pm.

Haridwar: Kumbh Mela devotees take first 'Shahi Snan' on Maha Shivratri

On the occasion of Maha&nbsp;Shivratri, devotees at Maha&nbsp;Kumbh&nbsp;thronged Har Ki Pauri for the first 'Shahi&nbsp;Snan'

On the occasion of Maha Shivratri, devotees at the Kumbh Mela took the first auspicious 'Shahi Snan' in the Ganga river in Haridwar in the early hours of Thursday.
Scores of devotees dotted the Har Ki Pauri ghat of the river for the ritual.
Special arrangements have been made to ensure surveillance, including CCTV cameras and drones. The bathing time for the Akharas is from 8 am to 5 pm.

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