India, Feb. 19 -- : All rumours on social media platforms regarding the ongoing Mahakumbh being extended till March in view of the huge crowd arriving in Prayagraj has been categorically denied by district magistrate (DM) Prayagraj Ravindra Kumar Mandar.

The Prayagraj DM said that such reports were nothing but mere rumours. The schedule of the Mahakumbh fair is released according to the auspicious time and decided in advance. The Mahakumbh will conclude on the scheduled date of February 26 and till then, smooth movement of all the devotees is being ensured, he said while talking to media persons.

The DM said that on the instructions of the chief minister, attention is being given to the convenience of all the devotees. He appealed to th...