The Uttar Pradesh government has declared the Maha Kumbh area in Prayagraj a no-vehicle and no-VIP zone for Mauni Amavasya, the biggest bathing day, on January 29. Strict measures are being implemented to manage the crowd, ensure security, and prevent stampede-like situations as 8-10 crore pilgrims are expected to participate.

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• No vehicles allowed in Kumbh area from January 27 to January 30.
• No VIP protocol or passes for dignitaries and visitors.
• Pilgrims will park at designated lots; one-way traffic on pontoon bridges for smooth movement.
• Sadhus from 13 akharas to have exclusive entry/exit routes; slots allotted for Shahi Snan.
• Railways to run 150 special trains to Prayagraj, one train every 4 minutes on Mauni Amavasya.
• 10-20 lakh pilgrims expected to travel by train for the event.
• Zonal system in place to direct pilgrims to specific bathing ghats based on their entry points.
• Security tightened with additional personnel deployed at the Sangam and entry routes.
• Ayodhya, Varanasi, and other religious towns on alert for heavy pilgrim influx.
• Congress MP Ujjwal Raman Singh criticized the arrangements, urging better facilities for pilgrims and sadhus.