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Maha Kumbh Stampede: 'Very saddened by the accident, all possible help will be provided to the injured', PM Modi's first statement after the stampede

  On Tuesday night, a stampede broke out in the Sangam area of ​​Prayagraj. Many people were injured in this accident. Prime Minister Modi is being informed about this incident every moment. CM Adityanath Yogi said that Prime Minister Modi has spoken to him four times since morning and has taken stock of the situation. At the same time, PM Modi expressed grief over this incident and gave his reaction on the X handle. He wrote, 'The accident that took place in Prayagraj Mahakumbh is very sad. My deepest condolences to the devotees who lost their loved ones in this. Along with this, I wish a speedy recovery to all the injured. The local administration is providing all possible help to the victims. I am busy in this. I have spoken to Chief Minister Yogi ji in this regard and I am constantly in touch with the state government.’

Prime Minister Modi, while speaking to CM Yogi, took stock of the incident and directed to take immediate relief measures. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President JP Nadda are also continuously taking stock of the situation.

How did the stampede happen?
There was a huge crowd of devotees in the Sangam area at the time of Mauni Massaya. The crowd grew so much that people broke the barricades and climbed on the sleeping devotees.
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