LUCKNOW, Nov. 11 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday reviewed preparations for the Kartik Purnima Ganga Snan Mela at Garhmukteshwar and the Tigri Mela, directing officials to ensure the safety of devotees, smooth traffic management and cleanliness. "The mela, organised as the 'Mini Kumbh of Western UP', should become a symbol of faith, discipline and cleanliness. Police and administrative officials must ensure robust arrangements for the safety of devotees, smooth traffic management and cleanliness," he said. Administrative and police officials from Meerut, Bareilly, Amroha, Hapur, Moradabad and other divisions and districts participated in the review meeting through video conferencing. Adityanath directed them to complete all preparations within the stipulated timeline. According to an official statement, the chief minister said 25 to 30 lakh devotees were expected to attend the mela, scheduled to be held from November 17 to 26, with the main snan on November 24. He said no negligence would be tolerated in arrangements for security, cleanliness, drinking water and other essential facilities. The use of single-use plastic must be completely prohibited, he added. He asked officials of the home, public works, transport, irrigation, urban development, energy, panchayati raj and health, among others, to inspect the arrangements before the mela begins. The sale of liquor and intoxicating substances must be strictly prohibited within the mela's command area. No activity contrary to religious sentiments should be permitted, he said. "Adequate facilities must be ensured at the ghats for devotees taking a holy dip. The river should be channelised wherever necessary, and sufficient water must be available at every ghat. Adequate sanitation workers should also be deployed," Adityanath said. For security, police personnel, including women staff, and NDRF and SDRF teams must be deployed on both sides of the river....