BJP leader KK Sharma on Tuesday criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's 'Mrityu Kumbh' remark, saying that it hurts the faith of crores of people who follow Hinduism.
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.
According to official data from February 18, 2025, till 8 PM, more than 12.6 million devotees participated in the grand religious event, marking yet another significant milestone in the 45-day-long spiritual congregation.
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.
Certain media reports on Monday quoted as RPF inquiry report on New Delhi railway station stampede incident was "wrong and misleading", said a statement Ministry of Railways.
"Mamata Banerjee has called Kumbh as 'Mrityu Kumbh'. Can she say this about an Islamic festival? Can she say this when people go to Haj, thousands of people died there, can she say this about that place? Mamata ji, you should be ashamed and embarrassed about what you said today. You are call
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.
After taking a dip in the holy confluence, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said, "It was an amazing experience to take a holy dip here. The arrangements are also very good."
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.