Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the first to confirmed about deaths being reported in the Mahakumbh stampede incident on Wednesday. He, however, didn't mention the total number of casualties. At least 15 people reportedly died in the “stampede-like situation”,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the stampede at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. In a statement, he said, "The accident that happened in Prayagraj Mahakumbh is extremely sad. My deepest condolences to the devotees who have lost their loved ones in this.