Despite COVID Surge, Uttarakhand Decides To Continue Haridwar Kumbh

Denying any uncertainties, the Uttarakhand government officials stated that Haridwar Kumbh Mela will continue according to the original schedule until April 30. Further, the officials added that the SOP issued by the Centre is being followed, and they "have no information of it being curtailed." Termed as the world's biggest religious gathering, the Kumbh Mela has received frequent criticism and outrage because of the second COVID-19 wave.