As the 2025 Maha Kumbh approaches, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya criticized Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav. Maurya claimed that during Yadav's tenure as Chief Minister, accidents at the Kumbh Mela led to pilgrim deaths. In contrast, he noted that the 2019 Ardh Kumbh was incident-free, attracting large crowds this year.
Maurya invited saints and devotees to the Maha Kumbh, emphasizing the extensive preparations made by the government. He highlighted the global excitement for the event, which is being organized after 144 years. Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, arrangements have been enhanced, including expanded ghats and increased transportation options.
Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak detailed the safety measures in place, including 125 ambulances equipped with Advanced Life Support, as well as air and river ambulances. The government aims to handle any situation effectively.
The Maha Kumbh, celebrated every 12 years, is expected to draw over 45 crore devotees. Pilgrims will gather at the Sangam, the meeting point of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, for a holy dip believed to cleanse sins and offer liberation. The event will conclude on February 26, with main bathing rituals on January 14, January 29, and February 3.
Uttar Pradesh is a state in northern India. It is one of the most populous states in the country and has many important cities like Lucknow and Varanasi.
Deputy CM stands for Deputy Chief Minister. This is a high-ranking official in the state government, just below the Chief Minister, who helps in managing the state's affairs.
Keshav Prasad Maurya is a politician in India who serves as the Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Maha Kumbh is a major Hindu festival that occurs every 12 years at four river-bank pilgrimage sites in India. It is one of the largest religious gatherings in the world.
Akhilesh Yadav is an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 2012 to 2017. He is a member of the Samajwadi Party.
Kumbh Mela is a mass Hindu pilgrimage of faith in which Hindus gather to bathe in a sacred river. It is held every three years, rotating among four locations.
Ardh Kumbh is a smaller version of the Kumbh Mela that takes place every six years between the two Maha Kumbh Melas.
PM Modi refers to Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India. He is the leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has been in office since 2014.
CM Adityanath refers to Yogi Adityanath, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has been in office since 2017.
Brajesh Pathak is a politician in India who serves as the Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. He is also a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
45 crore refers to 450 million people. In India, 'crore' is a unit in the Indian numbering system equal to ten million.
Rituals are religious or solemn ceremonies consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order. In the context of Kumbh Mela, these are important spiritual activities.
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