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PIL in Supreme Court seeks end to 'VIP culture' at Kumbh

IndiaTimes Thursday, 30 January 2025
A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court alleging that a special VIP arrangement at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj may have contributed to a deadly stampede. The petition highlights the need for the Centre and states to ensure the safety of devotees at religious gatherings and minimize VIP treatment to avoid future incidents.
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