Locals Say City Has Reached “Breaking Point” as Traffic, Congestion, and Disruptions Surge
February 24, 2025: The ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj has drawn an unprecedented influx of devotees, leaving the city overcrowded and chaotic. A local resident’s plea on Reddit has now gone viral, urging pilgrims to postpone their trips, as the city’s infrastructure struggles to handle the overwhelming crowds.
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City at Its Limit
The resident described how Prayagraj underwent significant infrastructure upgrades over the past year, including new roads, flyovers, and traffic systems in anticipation of Maha Kumbh. However, what was expected to be an organized, spiritual gathering has turned into a logistical nightmare for locals.
📌 Major Issues Highlighted in the Post:
- Extreme traffic congestion on highways and local roads
- Public transport overwhelmed with visitors
- Small lanes blocked due to overcrowding
- Locals blamed for the congestion despite residing there
“We Are Begging You, Please Stop Coming!”
The frustration was evident in the resident’s words:
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🔹 “The last Amrit Snan is already done. We are literally in the ending phase of Maha Kumbh. So why is the crowd only increasing instead of decreasing?”
🔹 “We locals are being blamed for the jam. I took my vehicle out, only to be stopped by random strangers yelling, ‘Aap logon ki wajah se jam lag raha hai!’ (The traffic congestion is because of you).”
🔹 “Please, for the love of God, STOP COMING. Ganga ji aur Sangam kahin nahi ja rahe (The Ganga and Sangam are not going anywhere). You can come peacefully later. Have some mercy on this city and its people.”
Lack of Civic Sense Worsening the Situation
The post also claimed that some visitors were spitting, littering, and ignoring civic etiquette, further aggravating the situation. The sheer volume of vehicles has added to the already chaotic traffic conditions.
Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Key Details
📅 Duration: January 13 – February 26, 2025
🌍 Location: Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
🛕 Significance: World’s largest religious gathering
With only a few days left before the Maha Kumbh concludes, authorities and residents hope for a decline in crowds, but the influx of last-minute visitors continues to push Prayagraj’s capacity to its limits.
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