Mahakumbh 2025 / CM Mamta Banerjee's controversial statement on Maha Kumbh, said- 'This is death Kumbh'

Mahakumbh 2025: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has given a controversial statement regarding the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Terming the Mahakumbh as 'Mrityukumbh', she said that it is no longer Mahakumbh, but has become Mrityukumbh. Speaking in the Assembly, Banerjee has accused the government of not making proper arrangements in the Mahakumbh.

What did Mamata Banerjee say?

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her respect and reverence for the Mahakumbh and said that she has full respect for the holy mother Ganga, but the government did not make any plans and only did propaganda, as a result of which many people have died.

The government did not make any arrangements for Kumbh - Mamata Banerjee

Banerjee alleged that the government did not make any proper arrangements for the Mahakumbh, due to which many people lost their lives. She said that special camps have been set up for the rich, whose rent is Rs 1 lakh per day, but there is no arrangement for the poor. Mamata also said that there is always a possibility of stampede in such fairs, but this time the government did not make any arrangements.

How many people took bath in Mahakumbh?

The grand Mahakumbh is being organized in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. According to the Uttar Pradesh Information Department, till Monday 17 February, 54.31 crore people have taken bath in Mahakumbh. The Mahakumbh 2025 was organized from 13 January 2025 and will conclude on 26 February 2025.

This statement of Mamata Banerjee has created a stir in political circles, where on one hand her supporters are appreciating her outspokenness, while the opposition parties are calling it a statement hurting religious sentiments. It remains to be seen what effect this controversy has on the political scenario.

Kolkata: On #MahaKumbh2025, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee says, "This is 'Mrityu Kumbh'...I respect Maha Kumbh, I respect the holy Ganga Maa. But there is no planning...How many people have been recovered?...For the rich, the VIP, there are systems available to get camps (tents)… pic.twitter.com/6T0SyHAh0e

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