Gautam Adani Expresses Grief Over Maha Kumbh Stampede

By siliconindia  |  Thursday, 30 January 2025, 10:02:43 AM IST

Gautam Adani Expresses Grief Over Maha Kumbh Stampede
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, assuring full assistance to the affected families.
Hours after the incident, which resulted in casualties and injuries to dozens of pilgrims, Adani took to social media platform X to convey his condolences. “We are deeply saddened by the heart-wrenching incident at Maha Kumbh. We pay our humble tributes to the departed souls and express our deepest condolences to the bereaved families”, he wrote.
He further assured that the Adani Group, in coordination with local authorities and the state government, is committed to providing all possible support to those affected. “All members of the Adani family present at the Maha Kumbh and the entire Adani Group are working with the administration to assist affected families”, he added.
The tragic incident drew widespread condolences from political leaders. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sympathies to the bereaved families and wished a speedy recovery for the injured. “The accident at Prayagraj Maha Kumbh is extremely saddening. My deepest condolences to those who lost their loved ones. I also pray for the quick recovery of the injured”, he said.
PM Modi also spoke to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath multiple times within an hour to assess the situation. CM Yogi Adityanath assured that the situation at the mela ground was under control, and all necessary aid was being provided by the administration.
The stampede, which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, has led to heightened safety measures at the Maha Kumbh site, with authorities working to prevent further incidents.

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