LUCKNOW, Feb. 4 -- Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath maintained a watch on the arrangements for Monday's Basant Panchami Amrit Snan at Mahakumbh since Sunday night.

To ensure that the event remains hassle free, the CM convened a high-level meeting in the war room at his official residence at 3.30 am.

He received regular updates from DGP Prashant Kumar; principal secretary (home), Sanjay Prasad, and officers of the chief minister's office over the progress of the festive bathing. Yogi gave necessary directives to the officers for the smooth progress of the bathing.

Reviewing security and logistical preparations for the sacred event, the CM emphasised seamless arrangements, instructing officials to ensure that devotees face no...