Overview
- Over 600 million pilgrims have participated in the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, with the event set to conclude on February 26 during Mahashivratri.
- Despite recent stampedes in Prayagraj and New Delhi, many families, driven by faith, braved safety concerns to partake in the holy dip at the Triveni Sangam.
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praised the event's management while criticizing the opposition for their handling of the 2013 Kumbh and their current critiques.
- Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav responded to Adityanath's remarks, accusing him of insensitivity and politicizing a sacred event.
- Prominent figures, including Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, commended the organization of the event and participated in rituals.