Updated On: 16 February, 2025 03:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
A stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday claimed the lives of 18 people. The tragedy occurred at 10 pm, as lakhs of devotees were heading to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh 2025 festival, causing significant overcrowding at the station

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Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) Member of Parliament (MP) Priyanka Chaturvedi on Sunday expressed her anguish and sorrow over the loss of lives in the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. She voiced her anger about the situation, stating that no one was taking responsibility for the incident.
Speaking to ANI, Chaturvedi said, "It is extremely unfortunate and is the responsibility of the Indian Railways and the Rail Minister, who denies taking accountability for the incident."