Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Maha Kumbh stampede during a rally in Delhi’s Yamuna Khadar, expressing his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.
“A tragic accident occurred at Kumbh, where many people lost their lives and others were injured. I extend my condolences to their families and pray for the swift recovery of the injured. I am in constant touch with the Uttar Pradesh government,” he said.
He added that while the morning bathing was briefly disrupted due to the incident, it later resumed and is now proceeding smoothly.