Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Chief Minister Mohan Yadav strongly criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday for referring to Mahakumbh as "Mrityu Kumbh."
He condemned her statement, calling it disrespectful and offensive to Hindu sentiments. Yadav demanded that Banerjee apologise for her remarks, stating that her words were inappropriate and hurt the faith of millions of devotees who consider Mahakumbh a sacred event.
He further added that Mahakumbh is not just a gathering but a symbol of devotion, trust, and deep-rooted spiritual beliefs. Calling it "Mrityu Kumbh" is an insult to the religious sentiments of people who visit the event with great faith. According to Yadav, such remarks reflect Banerjee’s mindset and political motives rather than any genuine concern for the event’s arrangements.
Mamata Banerjee, while addressing an event, had stated that she respects the river Ganga and the tradition of Kumbh, but she believes that there was no proper planning for the event this time. She claimed that due to the lack of arrangements, the Kumbh had turned into "Mrityu Kumbh." Her statement came in the wake of a tragic stampede that occurred in Prayagraj during Mahakumbh a few days ago, leading to multiple casualties.
Following her remarks, several BJP leaders from Madhya Pradesh also slammed Mamata Banerjee. They accused her of disrespecting one of the most significant religious events in Hinduism and questioned her intent behind making such a controversial statement. Many leaders argued that instead of targeting the religious event, Banerjee should focus on governance issues in her own state.
The controversy over her remarks continues to grow, with BJP leaders demanding a public apology from Banerjee and urging opposition parties to clarify their stance on her comments. Meanwhile, the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has defended the arrangements made for Mahakumbh, stating that every effort has been made to ensure safety and proper management for the millions of devotees attending the event.
