GORAKHPUR, Jan. 15 -- A massive surge in footfall was witnessed at the Gorakhnath Temple on Wednesday, a day ahead of Makar Sankranti, posing a crowd-management challenge for the district administration and mela officials. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath closely monitored the situation, issuing continuous instructions to ensure the smooth movement and safety of devotees.

The chief minister reviewed arrangements related to crowd control, security, cleanliness, lighting, drinking water and traffic management, and interacted with officials on site. He directed them to ensure that devotees did not face any inconvenience.

Earlier, CM Yogi inspected the Gorakhnath temple premises late Tuesday night and reviewed preparations for the 'Khichdi Ma...