Travel vlogger stuck in traffic for 19 hours, misses Mahakumbh Mela
Prayagraj: American travel vlogger Drew Binsky missed the Mahakumbh Mela after being stranded in traffic for 19 hours. Despite months of planning, he could not reach the event, one of the largest human gatherings, held in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj.
Binsky shared his experience on social media, calling it one of the most frustrating moments of his travels. He detailed how roadblocks, checkpoints, and thick smog prevented him from getting closer than 21 km to the city. Considering walking the remaining distance in the cold, he ultimately decided against it and spent the night in his car with his driver.
“This is the first time I failed to shoot a story,” he wrote, expressing disappointment as the next Mahakumbh will take place 144 years later.
His post received mixed reactions from Indian users. While some sympathised, others criticised him for not anticipating the travel challenges associated with the event. Some pointed out that millions, including the elderly and children, managed to reach the venue, while others suggested better planning for future visits.
Binsky later stated he would be heading to Beirut for a break, concluding with, “India 1, Binsky 0.”
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Ajit Pawar's demise very shocking: PM Modi
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the death of Maharasthra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash was untimely and very shocking.
In a post on X, Modi said Ajit Pawar was a leader of the people with a strong grassroots level connect.
Pawar, 66, and four other persons were killed after an aircraft carrying them crashed near his hometown Baramati in Pune district on Wednesday morning, officials said.
"Shri Ajit Pawar Ji was a leader of the people, having a strong grassroots level connect. He was widely respected as a hardworking personality at the forefront of serving the people of Maharashtra.
"His understanding of administrative matters and passion for empowering the poor and downtrodden were also noteworthy. His untimely demise is very shocking and saddening. Condolences to his family and countless admirers. Om Shanti," Modi said.
