UP Congress censures govt for ‘half-hearted’ Maha Kumbh preparations

The Uttar Pradesh unit of the Congress on Tuesday criticised the state BJP authorities for its “half-hearted preparations” for the Maha Kumbh and alleged neglect of amenities for pilgrims and saints.

Addressing a press convention, Congress state president Ajay Rai, together with celebration MP Ujjwal Raman Singh, accused the federal government and officers of prioritising VIP hospitality and picture alternatives over the wants of extraordinary pilgrims.

“The federal government is totally ignoring saints and pilgrims, resulting in extreme inconvenience for devotees. The administration is targeted solely on catering to VIPs. The BJP authorities has made half-hearted preparations, and there aren’t any amenities for pilgrims and saints,” he mentioned.

Rai accused the federal government of corruption within the finances allotted for Maha Kumbh preparations, promising to reveal the irregularities after the occasion concludes.

“The federal government is deceptive individuals by claiming large-scale preparations, however the actuality is starkly totally different. As an alternative of respecting traditions, they’ve turned Maha Kumbh into an occasion by holding cupboard assembly for political messaging,” Rai alleged.

Each leaders highlighted a number of points, together with poor-quality infrastructure.

Singh additional criticised the federal government saying that it didn’t ship on guarantees made in 2019. “They introduced a metro in Prayagraj and a six-lane bridge over the Ganga earlier than Maha Kumbh 2025. No undertaking is full. As an alternative, a brief metal bridge costing Rs 60 crore has been constructed, solely to be dismantled after 60 days. Who’s answerable for this wastage?” he questioned.