Video of the conversation between Danapur divisional railway manager Jayant Kumar and pilgrims heading for Prayagraj Maha Kumbh has gone viral on social media. The DRM was inspecting the station on Sunday in view of the higher-than-expected rush of pilgrims visiting the mega congregation. At least 18 people died in the stampede at the packed New Delhi railway station on Saturday night. According to official estimates more than 50 crore people have visited Prayagraj so far for a holy dip in the Sangam, the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and mythical river Saraswati. It will officially come to a close on February 26, coinciding with the Maha Shivratri festival. The MahaKumbh will officially end on February 28, when the festival will be celebrated across the country, including in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details.
