Lalu Prasad accuses UP govt of hiding Mahakumbh stampede loss of life toll

Earlier within the day, Tejashwi Yadav urged the federal government to supply compensation to the households of the deceased and make sure the well timed transportation of their our bodies to Bihar.

A minimum of 10 crore pilgrims had been assembled on the Mahakumbh Mela to take a dip on the auspicious event of “Mauni Amavasya” on 29 January. As a result of massive crowd, the stampede occurred within the morning hours at round 2 am.

In the meantime, the Uttar Pradesh authorities has not but responded to Lalu Prasad’s claims.

Authorities have assured that investigations are underway, and reduction efforts are in place for the injured and the households of the deceased.

The incident has raised considerations relating to crowd administration and security measures at one of many world’s largest non secular gatherings. The Opposition is predicted to accentuate its strain on the Uttar Pradesh authorities within the coming days.

The Mahakumbh Mela 2025 commenced on 13 January and is scheduled to proceed till 26 February, with key bathing dates attracting thousands and thousands of pilgrims.