UP CM Reprimands Top Officials Over Mismanagement At Maha Kumbh While Reviewing Maghi Purnima Arrangements
Ahead of the bathing on Maghi Purnima, UP CM Yogi Adityanath reviewed arrangements and issued guidelines to ensure a smooth passage of the event.
Ahead of a major bathing event at Maha Kumbh on the occasion of Maghi Purnima, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed the arrangements made for the occasion during a meeting with police and civic officials on Monday.
During the meeting held through video conference late in the night, the CM assessed the preparations and issued several guidelines to officials to ensure the smooth passage of the event
According to the sources, CM Yogi also reprimanded all the top officials of Prayagraj, and especially targeted Prayagraj Zone ADG Bhanu Bhaskar and ADG Traffic Satyanarayan. The CM said that the responsibility of the entire Prayagraj was on those officials, whether it was on the day of stampede or severe traffic chaos on normal days.
Anguished over the absence of top officials during the major bathing events of the mela, CM Yogi said that suspension of many officers is necessary due to their irresponsible work. If sources are to be believed, the CM is also angry on the coordination problem between DIG Mela Vaibhav Krishna and Mela Officer Vijay Kiran Anand. As per the information, CM Yogi may action against those officers after the Kumbh.
The CM was also angry about the VIP protocol being given to leaders, MLAs and ministers. He told the officers not to provide any unnecessary special treatments to any leader of the ruling party. If sources are to be believed, UP DGP Prashant Kumar has given a report of those irresponsible officers to CM Yogi. After the Kumbh, many of these officers will be suspended or transferred. Apart from this, departmental action can be taken against them.
The bathing on Maghi Purnima, the fifth of the Maha Kumbh, will take place on February 12. Till then, ADG LO Amitabh Yash has been instructed to stay in Prayagraj.
Over the past week, the influx of devotees into Prayagraj has increased significantly. Along with public transport, a large number of private vehicles are also arriving, and this number is expected to rise further on the bathing festival.
"In light of this, a well-structured traffic and crowd management plan must be implemented," CM Yogi told officials.
He also directed officials to take strict action against people spreading misleading or false information. Ensure that accurate information is promptly communicated to the public to prevent any confusion or panic, he told the officers at the meeting.
The CM also said the available parking capacity of over 5 lakh vehicles must be fully utilized and stressed that no vehicle should be allowed to enter the fair premises in violation of regulations.
"Railway stations in Prayagraj are witnessing a large number of devotees returning home after taking a holy dip. It is our responsibility to ensure their safe journey. Continuous operation of trains should be ensured by maintaining coordination with the Railways, and additional buses should be deployed," the CM said.
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