Wed Jan 29 03:09:35 UTC 2025: ## Modi Monitors Kumbh Mela After Stampede-Like Incident; Akharas Cancel Ritual Bath
**Prayagraj, India** – Following a stampede-like incident at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken twice with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to review the situation and order immediate support measures. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday at the Sangam confluence during the Mauni Amavasya holy bath, left a number of casualties feared as millions of pilgrims gathered.
In response to the incident, religious leaders from the Akharas cancelled the traditional “Amrit Snan” ritual bath planned for Mauni Amavasya, although large numbers of devotees continued to take dips at the Sangam and other ghats. PM Modi is reportedly continuously monitoring the situation and ensuring adequate support is provided.
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