Maha Kumbh Stampede Not ‘Very Large’: BJP’s Hema Malini On Opposition’s Cost – News18
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In keeping with official figures launched by the Uttar Pradesh authorities, at the very least 30 individuals misplaced their lives and 60 had been injured within the pre-dawn stampede on the Sangam space in Prayagraj.
BJP MP Hema Malini (ANI)
Bharatiya Janata Get together (BJP) MP Hema Malini on Tuesday hit out the on the opposition over the January 29 stampede on the Maha Kumbh mela saying that it was not a “huge incident” and the opposition is “exaggerating” it.
She additional mentioned that the occasion is “very-well managed” and applauded the Yogi Aditayanath authorities for managing the large crowd.
“We had gone to Kumbh… We had a pleasant tub… Every thing was properly managed. It’s proper that the incident (stampede) passed off … Itna kuch bada nai hua tha (it was not a really huge incident). I don’t understand how huge it was. It’s being exaggerated… It was very well-managed, and every thing was accomplished very properly… So many individuals are coming, it is extremely tough to handle however we’re doing our greatest…,” Malini instructed reporters within the Parliament Home advanced.
#WATCH | Delhi: BJP MP Hema Malini says “…We went to Kumbh, we had a really good tub. It’s proper that an incident passed off, however it was not a really huge incident. I don’t understand how huge it was. It’s being exaggerated…It was very well-managed, and every thing was accomplished very… pic.twitter.com/qIuEZ045Um— ANI (@ANI) February 4, 2025
Requested about Opposition members alleging that the federal government was hiding the variety of deaths within the stampede, she mentioned, “They are going to say no matter they wish to… It’s their job to say flawed issues.”
The actor-turned politician had additionally taken a dip throughout Maha Kumbh on the day of stampede.
Akhilesh Yadav Alleges Govt Hiding Precise Dying Toll
Her remarks got here hours after Samajwadi Get together chief and Kannuaj MP Akhilesh Yadav questioned the Uttar Pradesh authorities over the stampede which claimed the lives of at the very least 30 individuals and left 60 others injured.
Yadav alleged that the federal government was hiding the variety of deaths within the stampede and demanded strict motion in opposition to these attempting to cowl up the “mismanagement” in organising the honest.
“Whereas the federal government is repeatedly giving funds figures, please additionally give the figures of those that died in Maha Kumbh. I demand an all-party assembly must be referred to as to offer clarification in regards to the preparations for Maha Kumbh. The duty of Maha Kumbh catastrophe administration and misplaced and located centre must be given to the Military,” he mentioned.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Saugata Roy additional mentioned the deaths in a stampede on the ongoing Kumbh was one of many worst tragedies in unbiased India.
Jaya Bachchan Claimed Water Is Most ‘Contaminated’ At Maha Kumbh
Samajwadi Get together (SP) Rajya Sabha MP Jaya Bachchan on Monday claimed that the Triveni Sangam water on the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj has been contaminated because of the our bodies being dumped into the river following the current stampede.
She additional claimed that whereas VIPs are getting particular therapy, bizarre devotees have been left with out correct amenities. “The widespread individuals visiting Kumbh aren’t receiving any particular therapy, and there’s no association for them,” she reiterated.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and different Opposition leaders on Monday raised the problem in Parliament demanding a listing of the deceased.
The ruling BJP, however, mentioned it smelt a conspiracy behind the stampede and that these liable for it must dangle their heads in disgrace as soon as the probe is over.
Maha Kumbh Stampede
In the course of the Mauni Amavasya dip on January 29, a stampede at Sangam Nostril resulted within the demise of 30 individuals and left 60 injured. Police mentioned because of the large rush, the devotees jostled for house, breaking a barrier that led to the commotion.
Held as soon as each 12 years, individuals attend Maha Kumbh to take a dip within the sacred waters, believed to clean away sins and purify the soul. The occasion has been arrange at round 4,000 hectares and can proceed until February 26.
(With inputs from companies)
