Meanwhile, Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday supported West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's 'Mrityu Kumbh' remarks while questioning the Uttar Pradesh government's 'inadequate' arrangement of the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's remark calling Maha Kumbh 2025 "Mrityu Kumbh" sparked a massive political uproar, with BJP and religious leaders condemning her statement as an attack on Hindu traditions.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, along with his family, on Tuesday participated in the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj and took a holy dip at the sacred Triveni Sangam and offered prayers at the world's largest spiritual gathering.
He questioned the government's priorities, asking if they aim to achieve their vision of a USD 1 trillion economy through the event. Akhilesh Yadav emphasised that such events are meant to serve people, not generate profits.
BJP leaders Jagdambika Pal and Gaurav Vallabh condemned Mamata Banerjee's 'Mrityu Kumbh' remark, accusing her of hurting Hindu sentiments and undermining the significance of Maha Kumbh 2025. Pal emphasized that people worldwide have faith in the event.
BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal and Parmarth Niketan Ashram President Swami Chidanand Saraswati strongly condemned Mamata Banerjee's 'Mrityu Kumbh' remark, emphasizing the significance of Maha Kumbh 2025 as a global religious event of immense faith and unity.
Swami Jitendranand Saraswati and ISF leader Naushad Siddiqui have condemned Mamata Banerjee's 'Mrityu Kumbh' remark about Maha Kumbh 2025. Swami Jitendranand warned that it could spell political consequences for Mamata in upcoming elections.
Yadav told reporters here "How can BJP think of profits in this event? Through what method will they profit the economy? 70 crore people have already taken the holy dip and the government is still stating low figures because they want to avoid management study... The government must incre
West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari has called for a strong protest against CM Mamata Banerjee's 'Mrityu Kumbh' remark on Maha Kumbh 2025. Adhikari urged Hindus and saints to oppose the attack on Hinduism.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has expressed strong concerns over the lack of planning at Maha Kumbh 2025, referring to it as 'Mrityu Kumbh.' She criticized VIP accommodations while highlighting the poor arrangements for the underprivileged.