New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Wednesday spoke to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on the stampede-like situation at the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela and assured full support with regard to health services to manage the situation effectively.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have already spoken to UP CM Yogi Adityanath after the stampede-like situation that occurred in the early hours of Wednesday.

Meanwhile, after a brief halt due to large crowds, saints began their procession as they headed to Triveni Sangam for the second Amrit Snan of MahaKumbh 2025 on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya on Wednesday.

Heavy security was deployed at Triveni Sangam as police paved the way for th...