Maha Kumbh 2025: Pilgrims Frustrated by VIP Traffic Control as Mauni Amavasya Draws Near (X/ @RobertYadavINC)
UP News: The Maha Kumbh 2025, a monumental spiritual gathering in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, has come under fire for the chaos caused by VIP movements. This revered event, traditionally a time for peace and devotion at the Triveni Sangam, has instead turned into a source of frustration for many pilgrims as access to crucial areas was frequently limited to accommodate dignitaries.
Social media platforms have been flooded with videos depicting agitated devotees voicing their discontent over the disruptions. Footage shows roads leading to the Sangam divided, with one side congested with pilgrims struggling to navigate through the crowd, while the other side is cleared for VIPs.
VIP व्यवस्था क्या सिर्फ़ भाजपा वालों के लिए हैं क्या? आम जनता को भी VIP व्यवस्था मिलनी चाहिए ताकि जनता अपनी गाड़ी से सीधे घाट पे पहुंच जाएं।@myogiadityanath @myogioffice @BJP4UP @prayagraj_pol @DM_PRAYAGRAJ @MahaaKumbh pic.twitter.com/jA7Vn3z2xt
— Robert Yadav (@RobertYadavINC) January 27, 2025
This stark contrast has ignited outrage among attendees, prompting criticism of the Uttar Pradesh government's handling of crowd management.
Akhilesh Yadav, the chief of the Samajwadi Party, has publicly condemned the situation. He shared videos highlighting the struggles of devotees attempting to reach the Sangam and called on the administration to prioritize pilgrims over VIP arrangements. “The government should ensure smooth transport for pilgrims instead of creating difficulties due to VIP protocols. The Maha Kumbh should be about special arrangements for the devotees, not the dignitaries,” Yadav remarked on X.
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