A Prayagraj resident made an emotional appeal to visitors, urging them to stop coming to the city while Mahakumb’s incessant crowd continues to disrupt daily life. Despite the final phase of the religious festival, the number of pilgrims only increases, leaving the inhabitants frustrated and exhausted.
In a Reddit viral position, the user described how last year was devoted to the reorganization of the city of Mahakumbh, with new roads, overflies and an improvement in the management of transforming Prayagraj traffic. However, the excitement of hosting such a large event has now been transformed into exhaustion.
“But now it’s February 19. The last Snan Amrit is already over. We are literally in the end phase of Mahakumbh. So why devil the crowd increases instead of decreasing?! 😭 ”The message read.
The user detailed the aggravation situation, where the roads are blocked, public transport is overloaded and even the narrowest alleys are filled with people and vehicles. The post underlined how the initial pride of the welcome of visitors has now turned into frustration.
“We thought that after February 12 (Maghi Purnima), things were starting to calm down. But no. Outdoor people continue to come … completely stifle the city. There is literally no more space anywhere, ”wrote the user.
The resident also criticized the behavior of certain visitors, highlighting questions such as reckless driving, detritus and overcrowding. “The bikers and the ripe pousse drivers?” Operating each shortcut. Pedestrians? No civic sense. Drivers? Just force their way in every corner. »»
In a particularly exasperating incident, the user told how residents trying to move in their own city were blamed for congestion. “We were locked in our homes for 2 months, waiting for the crowd to settle down. And when we finally try to go out, you tell us to stay inside?
Finished the post with desperate plea, the resident begged visitors to postpone their trips. “Please, for the love of God, stop coming. GANGA JI AUR SANGAM KAHIN NAHI JA RAHE. You can come peacefully later. Have mercy on this city and its inhabitants. We beg you. 😭 ”
The position struck a sensitive string, attracting support as well as criticism.
“Hey op, I was there a few weeks ago. I was exhausted by the crowd and I was wondering how the inhabitants managed their daily lives. Thank you for your hospitality and your patience. Just a few more days, and you will recover your city. And congratulations to you guys – no other city could have organized this event so surprisingly, “wrote a user.
Others expressed their frustration against the current chaos. “People move like a herd of sheep. I don’t know what they think they will realize when coming here. Two of my trains have been canceled because they cross Prayagraj, and now I can’t go home. The water is dirty, the resources are stretched, everything is too expensive – it’s madness, “said another.
However, not everyone agreed with the resident’s complaints. Some have rejected frustration, arguing that the inhabitants benefited financially from the influx of visitors.
“No one in Prayagraj is exhausted – they make money every minute. The only exhausted are those tired of counting their income, ”said a user.
Another finger pointed on the authorities and local businesses, saying: “The media have heard this. The real problem is poor management of managers and corrupt residents who have transformed this into a business. In addition, you cannot prevent people from visiting a religious place that occurs once in 144 years. It is the city of God, not just yours. Just as we cannot prevent people from coming to Mumbai and taking a job, you cannot prevent people from coming to Prayagraj. »»
