A Prayagraj resident’s frustrated plea to Mahakumbh visitors has gone viral on Reddit, urging devotees to stop coming to the city as it has reached its breaking point.
In a post filled with exasperation, the local resident expressed his frustration over the overwhelming crowds, gridlocked roads, and the near-impossibility of daily life in the city. “I don’t even know where to start, man. Prayagraj has officially reached its breaking point, and as a local resident, I can’t f****g take it anymore,” he wrote.
Mahakumbh’s Impact on the City
Preparations for Mahakumbh 2025 began last year, with extensive road construction, flyover development, and city beautification. However, as the festival nears its end, the crowds have only grown larger instead of subsiding.
Initially, Prayagraj locals were excited to welcome visitors from across the country. But as the user described, the ever-increasing influx has made normal life unbearable. “The last Amrit Snan is already done. We are literally in the ending phase of Mahakumbh. So why the hell is the crowd only increasing instead of decreasing?!”
“The City is Exhausted”
The Reddit user painted a grim picture of Prayagraj’s current state, saying the city’s infrastructure is overwhelmed:
- Public transport is overloaded.
- Roads are completely jammed.
- Even narrow alleys are clogged with vehicles and people.
“It’s like people from all over India just refuse to stop coming. The city is beyond exhausted,” he lamented.
He also criticized the behavior of some visitors, accusing them of worsening the traffic situation, littering, and spitting without civic responsibility. “Outer people just keep coming with their own vehicles, walking in huge groups, completely choking the city. There is literally no space left anywhere.”
“Locals Are Being Blamed”
The most frustrating part, according to the user, is that locals are now being blamed for the chaos. He shared a personal experience from February 18, when he finally decided to leave his home after weeks of staying indoors.
“I took my vehicle out, only to be stopped by random strangers yelling at me, saying ‘Aap logon ki wajah se jam lag raha hai!’ (The traffic jam is because of you people),” he wrote.
He questioned why residents should be expected to stay locked in their homes indefinitely while the city struggles to manage the unrelenting crowds.
Final Plea to Devotees
Ending his post with an emotional appeal, the user urged visitors to delay their trips to Prayagraj until after Mahakumbh.
“Ganga ji aur Sangam kahin nahi ja rahe. You can come peacefully later. Have some mercy on this city and its people. We are begging you.”
The post has resonated with many online, sparking discussions about overcrowding, urban planning, and the strain religious tourism places on host cities.
