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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“Mistake owing to communication gap,” MLA Yatnal clarifies over alleged derogatory speech on Prophet
Vijayapura: Vijayapura MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal has denied making any derogatory statement about Prophet Muhammad, clarifying that there was a misstatement during his speech at a Ram Navami event in Hubballi. "I did not speak about Prophet Muhammad. I meant to refer to Muhammad Ali Jinnah, but there was a mistake in the speed of speech," he said addressing reporters on Monday.
He alleged that members of the Congress, frustrated by their hooliganism and failure to collect their hafta (extortion) in Vijayapura are using the Prophet as an excuse to speak against me. “There is no culture of denigrating another religion in Hinduism. Our gurus and elders have not taught us that,” he said.
Responding to another controversy involving an audio clip in which he was allegedly threatened, Yatnal said the police are investigating the matter and that those behind it will soon be exposed. “No one can finish me. The Hindus of Karnataka are with me. If someone tries to finish me, the whole state will rise in protest,” he warned.
