Mahakumbh Stampede / Know who is SSP Dwivedi of Maha Kumbh, who said that there was no stampede

The country is shocked by the news of more than 20 people dying and dozens getting injured in the stampede at Maha Kumbh. From the Chief Minister to the Prime Minister, everyone is expressing condolences. Meanwhile, SSP Rajesh Dwivedi's statement that "there was no stampede" created a ruckus. He is being sharply criticized on social media.

Vikrant Shekhawat : Jan 29, 2025, 05:12 PM
Mahakumbh Stampede: The news of more than 20 people dying and dozens getting injured in the stampede during the Mahakumbh has shaken the entire country. This incident raises a big question on religious faith and administrative preparations. From the Chief Minister to the Prime Minister, everyone has shared the grief of the affected families, but the controversy over this accident deepened when Mahakumbh Nagari SSP Rajesh Dwivedi refused to accept it as a stampede.

SSP's statement and uproar on social media

SSP Rajesh Dwivedi, while talking to a news agency, said that there was no stampede in the Mahakumbh. According to him, this incident happened due to excessive crowd, due to which some devotees got injured. As soon as his statement came, a debate broke out on social media and people started trolling him. Many people held administrative negligence responsible for the accident.

Rajesh Dwivedi: An introduction

Amidst the controversies, it also becomes important to know who SSP Rajesh Dwivedi is. Dwivedi, originally a resident of Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh, has done graduation and MBA from Allahabad University. He became PPS by passing the UP PCS exam in 1997 and was promoted to IPS cadre in 2013 after 16 years of service. After this, he served in important units like UP ATS, UP STF and served as SP in many districts. Before Mahakumbh, he was the SP of Hardoi district.

Stampede or administrative lapse?

Crowd control is a big challenge in a huge event like Mahakumbh. Heavy crowd of devotees, disorganized traffic and lack of security measures sometimes lead to serious accidents. The administration claims that this incident was not a failure of crowd management, but a normal accident. But the question arises that when so many people were killed, why should it not be considered a stampede?

Government response and future preparations

After the incident, the government and administration have expressed condolences and assured better treatment of the injured. To prevent such accidents in future, crowd management needs to be strengthened further.

Conclusion

This unfortunate incident in Maha Kumbh has highlighted the seriousness of security arrangements in religious events. The administration and the government will have to ensure that the safety of devotees is paramount and such incidents do not recur in future. Consider this incident an accident or a stampede, but the administration should not turn away from its responsibility.