Managing the Millions: UP Implements Crowd Control as Enthusiastic Devotees Pack Ram Mandir in Ayodhya
Ayodhya Braces for Ongoing Devotee Surge After Ram Mandir’s Grand Consecration:
Ayodhya continues to witness a massive influx of devotees following the historic “Pran Pratishtha” consecration of the Ram Mandir. To facilitate smooth darshan and manage the crowds, the Uttar Pradesh government has implemented several measures.
Enhanced Crowd Control:
- Dedicated Queue Channels: Improved queues separate different groups, streamlining movement and reducing wait times.
- Barricading and Crowd Segregation: Clear pathways and designated areas ensure orderly flow and prevent congestion.
- Increased Security Presence: Ample police and security personnel safeguard devotees and maintain order.
Government Focus on Convenience:
- Regular Official Meetings: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath holds regular meetings with officials to strategise and optimize crowd management solutions.
- Dedicated Facilities: Sufficient water, sanitation, and medical facilities are available to cater to the large number of pilgrims.
- Proactive Planning: Authorities are prepared to accommodate even further increases in devotee numbers, ensuring comfort and ease of darshan.
Official Statements:
- UP DG Law & Order Prashant Kumar: “We have improved crowd control measures and arrangements are good. We urge devotees to stay patient.”
- UP Principal Secretary, Home, Sanjay Prasad: “Barricading and dedicated queues ensure devotees face no difficulty. We are committed to their comfort.”
