Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday supported West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's 'Mrityu Kumbh' remarks while questioning the Uttar Pradesh government's 'inadequate' arrangement.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while addressing the Assembly on Wednesday, emphasized the grandeur of the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj and condemned the spread of misinformation against Sanatan Dharma, Maa Ganga, and India.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her 'Mrityu Kumbh' remark and said that it has become their nature to disrespect Sanatan.
Taking to social media, X, the Former ISRO Chairman wrote, "Maha Kumbh was experienced as the humanity's search for the connection to the universe and have the 'Amrut', the nectar of life. I had a blissful snan at the Triveni Sangam in the company of Sadhus.
With over 3.09 million (30.94 lakhs) devotees taking the holy dip on Wednesday till 8 am, the total number of devotees taking the holy dip has crossed over 555 million (55.56 crore), as per the UP Information Department.
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.