Maha Kumbh stampede: Cong slams Centre, Yogi govt; Rahul says VIP tradition
“Many essential ‘shahi snans’ are nonetheless left, so the central and state governments ought to get up now, and enhance the system in order that such disagreeable incidents don’t occur in future,” Kharge stated.
“The preparations for lodging, meals, first support and motion of devotees and so forth. ought to be expanded and VIP motion ought to be reined in. That is what our saints and sages additionally need,” he stated.
Kharge urged Congress employees to assist the victims in each potential manner.
Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi stated the information of “many individuals’s demise and plenty of getting injured because of stampede in Prayagraj Maha Kumbh is extraordinarily saddening”.
“I categorical my deepest condolences to the bereaved households and hope for the speedy restoration of the injured.
“Mismanagement and administration’s particular deal with VIP motion as a substitute of frequent devotees are accountable for this tragic incident,” Gandhi stated in his put up on X.
Noting that there’s nonetheless plenty of time left for Maha Kumbh with many extra Mahasnans to be held, Gandhi stated the federal government ought to enhance the system to forestall a tragic incident like right now.
“VIP tradition ought to be reined in and the federal government ought to make higher preparations to meet the wants of frequent devotees,” Gandhi asserted.
He urged Congress employees and leaders to assist the affected households.
Congress common secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra additionally expressed disappointment over the incident.
“Could God grant peace to the departed souls. My deepest condolences to the bereaved households. I want for the speedy restoration of the injured,” she stated in a put up on X.
The devotees visiting the Kumbh space have been continually complaining of the extreme chaos however no consideration was paid and administrative negligence was noticed, she stated in a put up on her WhatsApp channel.
Priyanka Gandhi appealed to the federal government to airlift the injured and prepare for his or her fast remedy.
“The deceased ought to be recognized and despatched to their households and fast preparations ought to be made retaining the comfort of the devotees paramount. The devotees are requested to carry out the bathtub with endurance and peace,” she stated.
“Could Maa Ganga defend everybody,” she added.
