‘We are done’: Prayagraj resident pleads devotees to stop coming as Mahakumbh crowds overwhelm city

The resident of Deoragraj called on the visitors, urging to stop coming to the city, because the ruthless Mahakumbh crowd continues to disrupt everyday life. Despite the last stage of the religious festival, the number of pilgrims is growing only, leaving the locals disappointed and exhausted.

The user on the viral Reddit Post described how the city passed the city for Mahakumbh, new roads, flights and improvement of traffic. However, the excitement for such a great event has now turned into pure consumption.

“But now it’s the 19th February. The last Amrit Snan is already done. We are literally at the end of Mahakumbh. So why the hell is the crowd only increases instead of decreasing? 😭 “The post reads.

The user detailed the deteriorating situation where the roads are falling, public transport is overloaded, and even narrow honey is packaged with people and vehicles. The post highlighted how preliminary pride of welcome visitors turned into frustration.

“We thought after February 12 (Maghi Purnima) would start calming everything. But no. Foreign people just keep coming … The word is literally nowhere is there anywhere else, “the user wrote.

The resident also criticized the behavior of some visitors, pointing out such problems to drive, garbage and overcrowding. “Cyclists and electronic rickshaw drivers. Exploiting each shortcut. Pedestrians are no civil meaning. Drivers just forcing their way to every corner. ”

Especially in the independent incident, the user told how the locals tried to pass around their city and were accused of congestion. “We are closed for 2 months in our homes, we expect the crowd to be settled. And when we finally try to get out, you say you come in. ”

Ending the head, the residents prayed to the visitors to postpone their trips. “Please stop coming to God’s love. Ganga Ji Aur Sangam Kahin Nahi Ja Rahe. Can you be a peaceful later? Have some mercy on this city and his people. We beg you. 😭 »

The post hit the chord with the support of many, painting, as well as criticism.

“Hey OP, I was there for a few weeks. I was exhausted by the crowd, and I was constantly wondering how the locals managed their daily lives. Thanks for the hospitality and patience. Just one more day and you will return to your city. And Kudos guys you. No other city could host this event so amazingly, “one user wrote.

Others have expressed disappointment in the ongoing chaos. “People move a sheep herd. I don’t know what they think they will come here coming here. Two of my trains were canceled because they pass through the prayer, and now I can’t travel home. Water is dirty, resources stretch, everything is expensive. This is a madness, “commented another.

However, not everyone agrees with the resident’s complaints. Some rejected frustration, claiming that the locals financially use the influx of visitors.

“No one is exhausted in prayer. They make money every minute. The only ones who are exhausted are tired of counting their earnings, “one user countered.

Another pointed fingers of the authorities and the local business, saying: The real question is the poor management of officials and corrupt locals, which turned it into business. In addition, you can’t stop people from visiting a religious place that comes after 144 years. It is the city of God, not only yours. Just as we can’t stop people from coming to Mumbai, you can’t stop people to pray about prayer. “