No Vehicles, VVIP Passes Cancelled Till Feb 4: Mahakumbh To See 5 Key Changes After Stampede – News18

Last Updated:January 30, 2025, 00:05 is

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath gave directions to the kumbh mela administration in Prayagraj during a special meeting, following which changes are expected from tomorrow

The Maha Kumbh will be a vehicle-free zone while all ‘VVIP’ passes stand cancelled till February 4, in wake of the ‘Mauni Amavasya’ stampede in which 30 people were killed and 60 injured on Wednesday.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath gave directions to the kumbh mela administration in Prayagraj during a special meeting. Following this, some key changes are expected in the mela grounds from Thursday till February 4.

Here is all you need to know:

No-vehicle Zone: The entire fair area has been declared a no-vehicle zone from Thursday to February 4. Convoy of ‘VVIP’ bath and escort vehicles has been banned. Only two-wheelers, ambulances, municipal as well as fire department vehicles will be allowed inside. Entry of four-wheelers from districts adjacent to Prayagraj has also been banned.

Bath Route Changed: Since the stampede took place near the Sangam, where people were gathered to take the holy dip, bath routes will now be one-way. Hence, those going for a bath will not be clashing with those on their way back.

Train, Bus Operations To Be Monitored: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath told officials that a large number of devotees, present at all the railway stations in Prayagraj, are returning home after taking a bath at the kumbh mela. He said district officials must ensure that they all safely reach their destination. “This is our responsibility. For this, continuous operation of trains should be ensured by making contact and coordination with the railways. Additional buses of the transport corporation should also be deployed,” he said.

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