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Opposition MPs cause disruptions in Parliament on the second day of the Budget Session, raising concerns over the Mahakumbh stampede incident. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla criticizes the opposition, urging MPs to focus on discussions.

Budget Session: Opposition MPs disrupt Parliament over Mahakumbh stampede

Opposition MPs cause disruptions in Parliament on the second day of the Budget Session, raising concerns over the Mahakumbh stampede incident. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla criticizes the opposition, urging MPs to focus on discussions.

A political storm unfolded on the second day of the Budget Session in both the Lower and Upper Houses of Parliament, as opposition MPs vocally protested against the government on various issues, including the Mahakumbh stampede incident.&nbsp;
Opposition members disrupted proceedings by continuously raising slogans, prompting Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to rebuke them.&nbsp;
"People of India elected you as MPs not for breaking tables, for sloganeering and disturbing House proceedings, but to hold discussions," Birla said. He also questioned the opposition, asking, "Have the people of India elected you as MPs for sloganeering and disturbing House proceedings?"
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Opposition MPs in Lok Sabha raise slogans against Uttar Pradesh's Yogi Adityanath government over Maha Kumbh stampede issue (Video source: Sansad TV/YouTube) <a href="https://t.co/8Fl2KXlY9a">pic.twitter.com/8Fl2KXlY9a</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1886300048574828627?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Meanwhile, Rajya Sabha also saw disruptions, with opposition MPs staging a walkout over the handling of the Mahakumbh stampede. The incident, which occurred during the second Shahi Snan on Mouni Amawasya, claimed at least 30 lives and left about 60 others injured. Opposition leaders criticized the government's response to the tragedy.
In the wake of the stampede, the government formed a three-member judicial commission to investigate the incident. The commission will look into the causes and circumstances surrounding the stampede and will make recommendations to prevent similar incidents in the future. The report from the commission is expected within one month.
The Budget Session began on January 31 with President Droupadi Murmu's joint address to both Houses. The first part of the session will run until February 13, with the Houses reconvening on March 10 after a recess, before the session concludes on April 4.

The Uttarakhand government has launched toll-free numbers to assist its citizens at Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. Officials have dismissed stampede rumors, citing overcrowding as the cause of injuries.

Uttarakhand govt launches toll-free helplines for Mahakumbh pilgrims

The Uttarakhand government has launched toll-free numbers to assist its citizens at Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. Officials have dismissed stampede rumors, citing overcrowding as the cause of injuries.

The Uttarakhand government has issued toll-free numbers to assist its citizens attending the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.&nbsp;
Announcing the initiative on X, the office of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated, "In continuation of the instructions of the Honourable Chief Minister Shri @pushkardhami ji, toll-free numbers have been issued by the state government for the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh Bath to assist the people of Uttarakhand."
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माननीय मुख्यमंत्री श्री <a href="https://twitter.com/pushkardhami?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@pushkardhami</a> जी के निर्देशों के अनुक्रम में उत्तराखण्डवासियों की सहायता के लिए प्रयागराज महाकुंभ स्नान के लिए प्रदेश सरकार की ओर से टोल फ्री नंबर जारी किए गए हैं। प्रदेश से महाकुंभ में गए लोग ट्रोल फ्री नंबर-1070, 8218867005, 90584 41404 पर कॉल कर किसी&hellip;
&mdash; Office Of Pushkar Singh Dhami (@OfficeofDhami) <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficeofDhami/status/1884478144348094905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The post further informed that Uttarakhand residents at the Mahakumbh can seek assistance by contacting the toll-free numbers&mdash;1070, 8218867005, and 90584 41404.
Meanwhile, Mahakumbh DIG Vaibhav Krishna addressed concerns regarding a stampede-like situation that occurred in the early hours of Wednesday. He assured that the police and administration are closely monitoring the situation as preparations for Amrit Snan progress.
SSP Kumbh Mela Rajesh Dwivedi dismissed speculation of a stampede, clarifying that the injuries resulted from overcrowding.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Prayagraj, UP | SSP Kumbh Mela Rajesh Dwivedi says, "There was no stampede. It was just overcrowding due to which some devotees got injured. The situation is completely under control. No kind of rumours must be paid heed to... Amrit Snan will soon begin... All&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/PVBjeM8GkT">pic.twitter.com/PVBjeM8GkT</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1884490522775179769?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"There was no stampede. It was just overcrowding due to which some devotees got injured. The situation is completely under control. No kind of rumours must be paid heed to... Amrit Snan will soon begin... All preparations for Amrit Snan have been made... Many ghats have been developed and people are easily taking a dip in those ghats... I don't have numbers on casualties or injuries..." he said.
The incident occurred as vast crowds gathered at the confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers on the sacred occasion of Mauni Amavasya, coinciding with the Second Shahi Snan.&nbsp;
Despite the brief commotion, the influx of saints and devotees at Triveni Sangam continues, albeit in smaller processions. By noon, approximately 42.4 million devotees had already taken a holy dip at the site.

Following a tragic stampede during the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, blamed mismanagement and an excessive focus on VIP movement for the incident.

Maha Kumbh stampede: Congress slams Centre, Yogi govt; Rahul says VIP culture

Following a tragic stampede during the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, blamed mismanagement and an excessive focus on VIP movement for the incident.

The Congress on Wednesday hit out at the Centre and the Uttar Pradesh government over the stampede at the Sangam, with Rahul Gandhi saying that mismanagement and administration's special focus on VIP movement instead of common devotees were responsible for this tragic incident.
Gandhi also said "VIP culture" should be reined in and the government should make better arrangements to fulfil the needs of common devotees at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.
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प्रयागराज महाकुंभ में भगदड़ के कारण कई लोगों के मौत और कईयों के घायल होने की ख़बर अत्यंत दुखद है। शोकाकुल परिवारों के प्रति अपनी गहरी संवेदनाएं व्यक्त करता हूं और घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की आशा करता हूं। इस दुखद घटना के लिए कुप्रबंधन, बदइंतजामी और आम श्रद्धालुओं की जगह VIP&hellip;
&mdash; Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) <a href="https://twitter.com/RahulGandhi/status/1884458629811822889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Multiple casualties were feared after a stampede broke out at the Sangam on Wednesday amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh, as millions of pilgrims turned up for a holy bath on Mauni Amavasya, officials said.
In view of the incident, the akharas called off their traditional 'Amrit Snan' for Mauni Amavasya, even as devotees in large numbers continued to take a dip at Sangam and other ghats in the Mela area.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the news of "many people losing their lives" and many people getting injured due to the stampede on the banks of the Tirthraj Sangam during the Maha Kumbh is extremely heartbreaking.
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महाकुंभ के दौरान, तीर्थराज संगम के तट पर हुई भगदड़ से कई लोगों की जान गई है और अनेकों लोगों के घायल होने का समाचार बेहद हृदयविदारक है। श्रद्धालुओं के परिजनों के प्रति हमारी गहरी संवेदनाएँ और घायलों की शीघ्रातिशीघ्र स्वास्थ्य लाभ की हम कामना करते हैं। आधी अधूरी व्यवस्था,&hellip;
&mdash; Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) <a href="https://twitter.com/kharge/status/1884442698482139476?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"Our deepest condolences to the families of the devotees and we wish for the speedy recovery of the injured," he said.
"Half-baked arrangements, VIP movement, paying more attention to self-promotion and mismanagement are responsible for this. Such arrangements despite spending thousands of crores of rupees are condemnable," the Congress chief said in a post in Hindi on X.
"Many important 'shahi snans' are still left, so the central and state governments should wake up now, and improve the system so that such unpleasant incidents do not happen in future," Kharge said.
"The arrangements for accommodation, food, first aid and movement of devotees etc. Should be expanded and VIP movement should be reined in. This is what our saints and sages also want," he said.
Kharge urged Congress workers to help the victims in every possible way.
Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi said the news of "many people's death and many getting injured due to stampede in Prayagraj Maha Kumbh is extremely saddening".
"I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and hope for the speedy recovery of the injured.
"Mismanagement and administration's special focus on VIP movement instead of common devotees are responsible for this tragic incident," Gandhi said in his post on X.
Noting that there is still a lot of time left for Maha Kumbh with many more Mahasnans to be held, Gandhi said the government should improve the system to prevent a tragic incident like today.
"VIP culture should be reined in and the government should make better arrangements to fulfill the needs of common devotees," Gandhi asserted.
He urged Congress workers and leaders to help the affected families.
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also expressed sadness over the incident.
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तीर्थराज प्रयाग में मौनी अमावस्या के अवसर पर हुए हादसे में बड़ी संख्या में श्रद्धालुओं के हताहत होने का समाचार अत्यंत दुखद है। ईश्वर दिवंगत आत्माओं को शांति प्रदान करें। शोक-संतप्त परिवारों के प्रति मेरी गहरी संवेदनाएं। घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करती हूं। सरकार से&hellip;
&mdash; Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) <a href="https://twitter.com/priyankagandhi/status/1884484717736493490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"May God grant peace to the departed souls. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families. I wish for the speedy recovery of the injured," she said in a post on X.
The devotees visiting the Kumbh area were constantly complaining of the severe chaos but no attention was paid and administrative negligence was observed, she said in a post on her WhatsApp channel.
Priyanka Gandhi appealed to the government to airlift the injured and arrange for their immediate treatment.
"The deceased should be identified and sent to their families and immediate arrangements should be made keeping the convenience of the devotees paramount. The devotees are requested to perform the bath with patience and peace," she said.
"May Maa Ganga protect everyone," she added.
In a post in Hindi on X, Congress' media and publicity department head Pawan Khera said, "The death of many devotees in the stampede during Kumbh bath in Prayagraj is very saddening. The kind of crowd that was there and the half-baked arrangements that were put in place, there was always a danger of such an accident happening," Khera said.
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प्रयागराज में कुंभ स्नान के दौरान मची भगदड़ में कई श्रद्धालुओं की मौत बेहद दुखदाई है। जिस तरह की भीड़ और आधी अधूरी व्यवस्था थी उससे इस तरह की दुर्घटना की आशंका बनी हुई थी। अभी कई महास्नान बचे हुए हैं ऐसे में आवश्यक है कि वहां पर अतिरिक्त सुरक्षा बल भेजे जाएं और योगी आदित्यनाथ&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/4asR5RQ3e5">pic.twitter.com/4asR5RQ3e5</a>
&mdash; Pawan Khera 🇮🇳 (@Pawankhera) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pawankhera/status/1884434392397013039?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Many 'maha snans' are still left, so it is necessary that additional security forces be sent there and the responsibility of management be given to some other better administrator than Yogi Adityanath, Khera said and demanded that the movement of VVIPs be stopped.
Officer on Special Duty for the Mela Akanksha Rana said, "Some people have got injured and have been hospitalised after a barrier broke at the Sangam.We are yet to have the exact count of those injured".
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.
Around 2 am, the blaring sirens of ambulances and police vehicles rushing to the Sangam pierced through the continuous chants of mantras and shlokas echoing from loudspeakers across the Kumbh Mela area.
Those injured were taken to the central hospital established in the Mela area. Relatives of many injured also reached there, as did some senior administrative and police officials.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath appealed to devotees at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj to avoid the crowded Sangam Ghat and instead take a dip at nearby ghats. His appeal followed a stampede-like situation that resulted in several injuries.

Maha Kumbh stampede: CM Yogi Adityanath assures 'situation under control'

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath appealed to devotees at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj to avoid the crowded Sangam Ghat and instead take a dip at nearby ghats. His appeal followed a stampede-like situation that resulted in several injuries.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has appealed to devotees attending the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj to take a holy dip at the ghats closest to them, advising against heading to the Sangam Ghat due to the overwhelming crowds.&nbsp;
His appeal followed a stampede-like situation early in the morning that resulted in several injuries. The Chief Minister stated that around 8 to 10 crore devotees were present in Prayagraj that day, putting significant pressure on the movement of people toward the Sangam Nose. He confirmed that some devotees sustained serious injuries while trying to cross barricades on Akhara Marg.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath says," The situation in Prayagraj is under control..." "Around 8-10 crore devotees are present in Prayagraj today. There is continuous pressure due to the movement of devotees towards the Sangam Nose. A few devotees have&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/lOc1OIraqm">pic.twitter.com/lOc1OIraqm</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1884463182913449992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"Around 8-10 crore devotees are present in Prayagraj today. There is continuous pressure due to the movement of devotees towards the Sangam Nose. A few devotees have suffered serious injuries when they tried to cross barricading on Akhara Marg. The injured have been shifted to hospitals for medical treatment," CM Yogi Adityanath explained.&nbsp;
He added that the influx of devotees had significantly increased since the Mauni Amavasya mahurat began the previous night.
CM Yogi also mentioned that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Governor Anandiben Patel were constantly monitoring the situation.&nbsp;
"The PM has taken stock of the situation four times till now. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Governor Anandiben Patel are also continuously taking reports of the situation," he noted.
Addressing the situation further, Yogi Adityanath reassured the public, stating, "The situation in Prayagraj is under control, but the crowd size remains massive. The saints of different Akharas have humbly said that devotees should take a holy dip first and once crowds reduce, Akharas will proceed for the holy dip."&nbsp;
He advised against focusing solely on the Sangam Nose, as there were large crowds at other locations like Nag Vasuki Marg and Sangam Marg.&nbsp;
"I appeal to the devotees to not pay attention to any rumour. Ghats have been made in the entire Kumbh area; devotees don't need to move towards Sangam Nose only. Devotees should take a holy dip at the ghats nearest to them," he urged, while ensuring the injured were receiving proper medical treatment.
The Chief Minister also highlighted that Indian Railways had arranged special trains to facilitate the swift movement of devotees.&nbsp;
"The Railways have organised special trains from different stations of the Prayagraj region to take devotees back to their respective destinations," he added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also has expressed his condolences to those who lost loved ones in the stampede-like situation and wished for the quick recovery of all the injured.&nbsp;
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प्रयागराज महाकुंभ में हुआ हादसा अत्यंत दुखद है। इसमें जिन श्रद्धालुओं ने अपने परिजनों को खोया है, उनके प्रति मेरी गहरी संवेदनाएं। इसके साथ ही मैं सभी घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूं। स्थानीय प्रशासन पीड़ितों की हरसंभव मदद में जुटा हुआ है। इस सिलसिले में मैंने&hellip;
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1884486027215266267?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The stampede-like incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, as millions gathered at the confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers to take a holy dip during Mauni Amavasya, which also marked the Second Shahi Snan.&nbsp;
As of 10 am, the Uttar Pradesh government reported that 36.1 million devotees had bathed in the Triveni Sangam.

PM Narendra Modi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath monitor the MahaKumbh after a stampede-like situation at Sangam. Akhara Parishad resumes the Holy Dip, urging devotees to follow safety guidelines.

Maha Kumbh stampede: PM Modi closely monitoring the situation, speaks to UP CM

PM Narendra Modi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath monitor the MahaKumbh after a stampede-like situation at Sangam. Akhara Parishad resumes the Holy Dip, urging devotees to follow safety guidelines.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is closely monitoring the situation at the MahaKumbh following a stampede-like incident early in the morning.&nbsp;
He remains in constant communication with the state government and has spoken with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath three times this morning, providing directives to help normalize the situation and facilitate relief efforts.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has also reached out to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in the wake of the incident at the Sangam during the Mauni Amavasya celebrations at the Mahakumbh Mela. Shah assured Adityanath of the Centre&rsquo;s full support in handling the situation.
After the Akharas initially called off the Holy Dip for the day, the president of the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad, Ravindra Puri, confirmed that the Akharas will now resume their 'snan' today.&nbsp;
He emphasized that they are maintaining continuous communication with the Mela administration. Speaking to ANI, Puri said, "Our snan was postponed in the morning after a massive crowd gathered at the ghats. We tried to postpone our plan. Now that the crowd has reduced and the ghats meant for our snan are being vacated, it seems that all Akharas will be able to do snan today... We all, our all Mahamandaleshwars, Mandaleshwars, Naga Sadhus and devotees, will take a holy dip today..."
Puri further stated that the Akharas would still hold their traditional procession, albeit on a smaller scale. He also mentioned that the holy dip could take place even at night. "Our processions will be carried out as usual according to our tradition but will be on a smaller scale... We are in regular contact with the Mela administration... We have a lot of time and we are in no hurry. We can do snan even at night, as it is Mauni Amavasya today..." he added.
Following the stampede-like situation at Mahakumbh, the president of the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad attributed the incident to the "spread of misinformation."&nbsp;
He remarked, "In the morning, misinformation was spread to create fear in the minds of people. And they succeeded. In the morning when we talked to everyone, we found that the reality was different and a lot of rumours were spread... I want to urge people to not run towards Sangam and take a dip wherever they find Ganga ji..."
Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has urged devotees to take their holy dip at the nearest available ghat instead of converging at a single location.&nbsp;
He posted on X, "Dear devotees, come to Prayagraj. Take a bath at the ghat of Mother Ganga near which you are; do not try to go towards Sangam Nose. All of you should follow the instructions of the administration and cooperate in making arrangements. People are bathing peacefully at all the ghats of Sangam. Do not pay any attention to any rumours."
The incident occurred as an enormous gathering of devotees assembled at the Sangam Ghats for the 'Amrit Snan' on the occasion of 'Mauni Amavasya.'&nbsp;
This event marks the second Shahi Snan and is expected to attract between 80 to 100 million pilgrims. Other significant bathing dates during the Maha Kumbh include February 3 (Basant Panchami&mdash;Third Shahi Snan), February 12 (Maghi Purnima), and February 26 (Maha Shivaratri).

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