The impact of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s monitoring was evident during the Maghi Purnima snan at Maha Kumbh 2025 on Wednesday, as massive crowds of devotees gathered for the holy dip.

To ensure a smooth and memorable experience for the pilgrims, Chief Minister Yogi had issued clear directives, which were efficiently implemented on the ground.

From the late hours of the night, officials remained actively engaged at ground zero, ensuring all arrangements were in place. While the police administration was fully alert to maintain the safety of the devotees, the Mahakumbh Nagar administration reinforced the ghats and managed water levels in the rivers to facilitate a hassle-free bathing experience. The well-coordinated efforts resulted in an orderly and spiritually enriching celebration for all pilgrims.

Notably, Chief Minister Yogi started live monitoring of the Maha Kumbh Mela from the War Room at his 5 Kalidas Marg official residence  at 4 am on Wednesday, along with senior officials.

Accompanied by Director General of Police Prashant Kumar, Principal Secretary (Home) Sanjay Prasad and officials of CM Secretariat, he continuously reviewed live updates on TV, issuing necessary instructions in real-time.

The chief minister assessed the overall security and logistical arrangements for the Maghi Purnima snan and ensured that devotees faced no inconvenience and were provided with optimal facilities.

He also watched live footage of crowd movement, administrative coordination, and infrastructure management across Prayagraj, including Mahakumbh Nagar, ensuring a seamless experience for pilgrims.

DIG Prayagraj Vaibhav Krishna shared details about the police administration’s preparations for the Maghi Purnima bath. He stated that a large number of devotees were arriving for the holy dip, and the police were well-prepared in advance. Their strategy had been successfully executed on the ground, ensuring smooth arrangements.

According to him, everything was under control, with active measures in place for parking, traffic diversions and efficient crowd management. Devotees were following rules and regulations, which further contributed to effective crowd control. This time, security deployment had been extended to additional points to benefit the pilgrims.

Additional Fair Officer Vivek Chaturvedi further provided insights into the administration’s preparations for Maghi Purnima snan. He mentioned that the turnout for the sacred bath was unexpectedly high, with devotees continuously arriving for the holy dip. Given the massive crowd, riverbanks had been strengthened, and water level management had been ensured. The water police had also set up barricades, and watchtowers and changing rooms had been reinforced.

He added that a traffic diversion scheme was in place, with police forces stationed at all designated points. Special arrangements were also made to ensure that kalpavasis faced no inconvenience during their bath and return.

To implement smooth traffic flow, effective crowd management, and tight security, teams of police and administrative officials worked with full dedication on the ground.