"No country in the world has been able to do such programme": UP minister Dinesh Pratap Singh on Mahakumbh 2025

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], December 15 : Hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over the Mahakumbh 2025, Uttar Pradesh Minister Dinesh Pratap Singh on Sunday said that no country in the world has been able to hold such a huge event where around 45 crore people will gather at one place.
"A Mahakumbh is being organized in Prayagraj, under the patronage of Prime Minister Modi and under the leadership of UP CM Yogi. There is no other example of this in the world where 45 crore people gather together in one place and are served, respected and safely sent home in a systematic manner. No country in the world has been able to do such a programme to date. The work that the UP government is doing, I am proud that I am a part of this government. I have come to Madhya Pradesh to invite everyone to this... These events are programmes of unity..." Singh told ANI.
Meanwhile, to safeguard the 45 crore devotees attending the world's largest cultural event, the Yogi government has deployed a robust anti-drone system in Mahakumbhnagar.
According to a release, on the instructions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the police in Mahakumbhnagar have heightened their vigilance to ensure the safety of devotees at the Mahakumbh.
Senior Superintendent of Police Rajesh Dwivedi stated that special measures are being implemented to protect the over 45 crore devotees attending the event from across the country and abroad.
"An anti-drone system has been activated in the Mahakumbh fair area. On the very first day, a high-tech anti-drone system successfully shot down and deactivated two drones flying without permission. Notices have been issued to the operators," he said.
Dwivedi emphasized that drones will not be allowed to fly in the Mahakumbhnagar fair area without prior approval. Permission must be obtained from the police in advance for any drone operations. Strict action will be taken against anyone found operating drones without authorization.
A highly advanced anti-drone system has been deployed in Mahakumbhnagar to ensure the safety of devotees. To manage this system, experienced experts have been brought in, and they have immediately taken their positions in the fair area, the release said.
Meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) has deployed 350 shuttle buses to ensure smooth travel for visitors and devotees during Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj.
A dedicated team of 22 officers will oversee the system's efficiency and ensure seamless operations during the event, which begins on January 13. Service Manager Moradabad, Anurag Yadav, has been appointed in charge of this initiative, according to the release.