Several pilgrims traveling to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh have been caught in a massive traffic jam in Rohtas district, Bihar. Many are forced to walk long distances, facing severe hardships. Congress MP Pramod Tiwari has urged the government to provide transportation assistance to the stranded devotees.
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