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Maha Kumbh has turned into ‘Mrityu Kumbh’: Mamata Banerjee attacks Yogi Adityanath government

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee referred to the Maha Kumbh as 'Mrityu Kumbh,' criticizing poor facilities for the underprivileged compared to luxury accommodations for VIPs at the event.
Banerjee accused the BJP government of mismanagement that led to at least 30 deaths during the Maha Kumbh Mela, suggesting a need for better arrangements in such large gatherings.
The BJP responded to Banerjee's remarks, labeling them an attack on Hindus and accusing her of hypocrisy, as stated by BJP leader Amit Malviya.
Banerjee claimed that bodies were sent to Bengal without post-mortem examinations and accused the government of misleading on the causes of death, calling it a serious issue.

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Maha Kumbh has turned into ‘Mrityu Kumbh’: Mamata Banerjee attacks Yogi Adityanath government

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Yogi Adityanath government of downplaying the death toll from the stampede at the Maha Kumbh, asserting that the largest gathering of people in the world has transformed into 'Mrityu Kumbh'.

5 days ago·New Delhi, India

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India TV News

Mahakumbh has turned into 'Mrityu Kumbh', claims Mamata Banerjee in Bengal Assembly

West Bengal Assembly Session: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday sparked a controversy by terming the 'Mahakumbh' as 'Mrityu Kumbh'. She said that for the rich and VIPs, facilities are available to book tents costing up to Rs1 lakh, however, for the poor, there are no proper arrangements at Kumbh. Addressing in West Bengal Assembly, CM Banerjee said, "This is 'Mrityu Kumbh'...I respect Maha Kumbh, I respect the holy Ganga Maa. But there i…

5 days ago·India

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Hindustan Times

Maha Kumbh has turned into ‘Mrityu Kumbh': West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

“Maha Kumbh has turned into ‘Mrityu Kumbh'” said Mamata Banerjee in Bengal assembly on Tuesday.

5 days ago·New Delhi, India

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India Today

Mamata Banerjee's 'mrityu kumbh' remark stokes row, BJP hits back

A political showdown erupted on Monday after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday referred to the Maha Kumbh Mela as 'Mrityu Kumbh (Kumbh of Death)' over the stampede deaths. The BJP hit back, accusing her of hostility towards Hindus.

5 days ago·India

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Devdiscourse

Controversy Erupts Over 'Mrityu Kumbh' Remarks

Controversy Erupts Over 'Mrityu Kumbh' Remarks In a heated exchange, BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan lambasted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her 'Mrityu Kumbh' remarks regarding the Maha Kumbh Mela.Banerjee had censured the Uttar Pradesh administration over its handling of the event, alleging mismanagement and accusing authorities of downplaying fatalities from stampedes. Chouhan contended that attacking people's faith amounts …

4 days ago·India

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navhindtimes.in

Curchorem senior citizen dies at Maha Kumbh mela

Staff Reporter Margao A 60-year old pilgrim from Curchorem constituency who had travelled in the government-sponsored train to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh mela, died following a cardiac arrest on Tuesday. Social Welfare minister Subhash Phal Dessai said that the person, identified as Rama Pednekar, along with his family had left in the train on February 13. Stating that it was unclear what happened, Phal Dessai said that upon receiving an alert…

4 days ago

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