Don't know if the sheer ocean of people that will converge at one place for the #MahaKumbh2025 was taken into account or not while making the plans and arrangements but local officials and residents saying they have not seen these huge numbers ever. The system is under pressure , meetings took place last night to streamline things further. Those who can, should wait for a few days to take a dip. Vip movement is not helping the local officials. Spoke to locals who have turned their houses into guesthouses, basic one room single bed is going for Rs 6000-7000 per day. Officials with valid passes are also finding it hard to take Vehicles inside and have to walk more than 5 km as the administration doesn't want the walking space for the pilgrims to decrease. Ashrams are full, the Babas too are finding it difficult to oblige their disciples. The UP government has made good arrangements, but there is a limit to what even the best of the system can handle. Video 1- Kumbh mela
3 km away from sangam. Video 2- Monday morning.