New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- President Droupadi Murmu has expressed sadness over the mishap at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj early this morning.

"The stampede incident at Prayagraj Mahakumbh is extremely sad. I express my condolences to the families of the injured devotees and pray to God that all the injured devotees recover soon," Murmu said in a post on X.

Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed his condolences to the bereaved families.

"The accident that happened in the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj is extremely painful. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families of those who have lost their loved ones in this accident. Along with this, I wish for the speedy recovery of all the injured. Under the guidance of the Chief Minister ...