Uttarakhand: Congress raised questions on Mansa Devi accident, demanded investigation from High Court judge

Senior Congress leader Ganesh Godiyal raised serious questions on the state government in a press conference at Dehradun Congress headquarters today. Expressing concern over the stampede incident at Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar on Sunday, he said that it is only the result of negligence and the government should take responsibility for it.

Opposition raised questions about security arrangements

Congress leader Godiyal said who is responsible for this big incident in the temple premises. He alleged that the government and the police administration are not at all serious about the security arrangements, while a large number of devotees are coming to Uttarakhand on religious pilgrimages these days.

Mansa Devi accident should be investigated under the chairmanship of a sitting judge of HC

Ganesh Godiyal demanded from the government that this incident should not be investigated only by a magistrate, but under the chairmanship of a sitting judge of the High Court. He said that the investigation should make it clear where the lapse occurred, so that such incidents can be prevented in future.

Plan for Ardh Kumbh and Nanda Devi Raj Yatra should be made public: Godiyal

Godiyal asked the government whether a security plan has been prepared for the upcoming big religious events like Ardh Kumbh and Nanda Devi Raj Yatra. He said that the government should make its plan public, so that the opposition can also cooperate by giving suggestions in it.