Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee harshly criticizes the Maha Kumbh, calling it a "Mrityu Kumbh"; BJP condemns her. El Ministro Principal de Bengala, Mamata Banerjee, critica duramente al Maha Kumbh, llamándolo un "Mrityu Kumbh"; el BJP la condena.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh, calling it a "Mrityu Kumbh" due to poor planning, lack of facilities for the poor, and VIP treatment. El Ministro Principal de Bengala Occidental Mamata Banerjee criticó al Maha Kumbh en Uttar Pradesh, llamándolo un "Mrityu Kumbh" debido a la mala planificación, la falta de instalaciones para los pobres y el trato VIP. The BJP condemned her remarks, accusing her of attacking Hindu sentiments. El BJP condenó sus comentarios, acusándola de atacar sentimientos hindúes. Banerjee also questioned the management of the event and the handling of stampede incidents. Banerjee también cuestionó la gestión del evento y el manejo de los incidentes de estampida.