Maha Kumbh traffic woes: ‘No vehicle zone’ declared ahead of Maghi Purnima Snan 

Thousands of devotees traveling to Prayagraj for the Mahakumbh found themselves stuck in massive traffic jams ahead of Maghi Purnima. In response, authorities have implemented plans for the Maghi Purnima Snan, set for Wednesday, February 12, designating the entire Maha Kumbh area as a ‘no vehicle zone.’ This decision comes after many people were left stranded in traffic for over 30 hours at multiple locations.

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Massive traffic jams, reportedly extending up to 300 kilometers, left thousands of devotees stranded on their way to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh on Monday, ahead of Maghi Purnima. The severity of the situation was evident as police urged people to turn back if possible.

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Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar told news agency PTI that delays in traffic movement are inevitable not due to mismanagement, but due to the sheer number of devotees during Maha Kumbh as it is witnessing the largest congregation of humanity in history.

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The top cop informed that over 40 crore devotees have already taken a sacred dip at the Sangam since the Maha Kumbh began on January 13, with millions still arriving each day.

Maha Kumbh Traffic Advisory for Maghi Purnima: Anticipating a larger influx of devotees for the Maghi Purnima Snan, the Maha Kumbh district administration has devised a comprehensive traffic plan.

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