UP CM yogi Aditya Nath cautioned against attempts to target sanatan dharma and Kumbh asserting Saturday that certain forces sought to make the mega event a mater of ridicule.
Addressing a dharma Sabha at Maha Kumbh, he praised the sadhus for maintaining restrain in the wake of the January 29 stampeder .”you are the pillars of sanatan dharma. this sacred mission must continue despite challenges with patience and determination “Yogi said.
At the time of the tragedy Mahanirvani and Atal akharas had already begun their ceremonial processions towards Sangam. Akhara parishad promptly took a crucial decision and stopped the procession, later mela administration and akhara steers held a meeting unanimously deciding that this years Mauni Amavasya would be observed symbolically ” as long as saints are honored and respected. no force can harm sanatan Dharam”