UP CM Yogi Adityanath held a meeting on the Maha Kumbh stampede, reviewing safety measures with officials and updating PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.


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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a meeting on Wednesday to discuss the recent stampede at the Maha Kumbh. The meeting was attended by DGP Prashant Kumar, ADG Law and Order Amitabh Yash, and Principal Secretary Home Sanjay Prasad.

CM Yogi reviewed the situation and gave important guidelines to prevent future incidents. Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandi Ben also received a detailed update on the event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah are closely monitoring the situation at the national level.

The UP government is focused on helping the victims and improving safety measures at large religious events like the Maha Kumbh to avoid similar incidents in the future.

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