The late release of casualty figures at the gathering of millions of people was seen as shielding the political fortunes of a local leader with national aspirations.

A day after the stampede at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, a prominent seer on Thursday accused Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Aditynath of lying and misleading the saints.

The UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted Indonesia’s strong cultural ties to India, noting that despite being a Muslim-majority country, Indonesia honours its Indian heritage with traditions like Ramlila,

The Maha Kumbh area in Prayagraj has been declared a no-vehicle zone, with VVIP passes cancelled and roads leading to the fair have been converted into one-way routes to ensure an orderly flow of devotees, India Today reported.

The Maha Kumbh has witnessed over 11 crore devotees taking a holy dip in the sacred waters of Prayagraj during the first 14 days.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath three times regarding the Maha Kumbh stampede and is closely monitoring the situation, officials said.

Maharashtra Congress head Nana Patole on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath should resign, taking moral responsibility for the stampede tragedy at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday lauded the Constitution as a guiding document ensuring justice for all citizens without discrimination. He made these remarks while hoisting the national flag at his official residence in Lucknow on the occasion of the 76th Republic Day,

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, addressing the media on the Maha Kumbh stampede, stated that around eight to ten crore devotees are in Prayagraj today.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hailed the Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj as a testament of cooperation.

Lucknow, January 28: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Growth and Rural Enterprise Ecosystem Strengthening (UP-AGREES) project on Tuesday, marking a significant step forward for farmers and the agriculture sector.

He, however, added that "to expect that those who have never respected the faith of India will respect the faith in Sanatan Dharma will be a mistake".