Lucknow, Jan. 3 -- A day before the start of the Magh Mela, chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday evening said the safety, convenience, and smooth conduct of events for devotees are the state government's top priority and negligence at any level will not be tolerated.

He was reviewing the security and other arrangements in view of the upcoming festivals and the Magh Mela at a high-level meeting where he said all senior officers should inspect the fairgrounds and instruct their subordinate officers and employees to ensure all necessary arrangements are in place.

He instructed officials of all major districts associated with the Magh Mela, including Prayagraj, Varanasi, Ayodhya, Chitrakoot, Hapur (Garhmukteshwar), Mathura-Vrindavan, Fa...