In a veiled attack against opposition parties, CM Yogi Adityanath said the country has seen how attempts were made to thwart Holi, Diwali celebrations, and Maha Kumbh festivities.
Refuting the Samajwadi Party's claims of boatmen being exploited during Mahakumbh Mela, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath shared a success story of a boatman's family who earned Rs 30 crore in 45 days during the congregation in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26.
Maha Kumbh 2025 has opened the doors to new possibilities of spiritual tourism in Uttar Pradesh. During this mega event, the Uttar Pradesh government developed five major spiritual corridors.
Nearly a week before the stampede on Mauni Amavasya, the Uttar Pradesh government had declared that the Mahakumbh area in Prayagraj would be a no-vehicle and no VIP zone from 27th to 30th January.
In 1976, the Hindu community in Sambhal were targeted after false rumours of their involvement in the murder of a Muslim cleric killed by one his coreligionist.
While the police are investigating whether Sheikh Ataul was involved in any criminal activities, he has reportedly told the police that he kept the weapons for his safety and to scare people.