Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a fierce attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP) in the state Assembly, accusing former CM Akhilesh Yadav of appointing a “non-Sanatani” as the in-charge of the 2013 Maha Kumbh Mela—a veiled reference to former minister Azam Khan.
Responding to opposition allegations of mismanagement in the ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025, Yogi defended his government’s handling of the event, asserting that over 63 crore devotees have already attended the Kumbh, with numbers expected to cross 65 crore by February 26.
“Had there been no world-class facilities, such a massive turnout wouldn’t have been possible. Unlike the Samajwadi Party, we have ensured seamless arrangements, respecting religious sentiments,” Yogi said.
Taking a direct jab at the previous SP government, he added, “Their CM (Akhilesh) didn’t even have time to monitor the Kumbh arrangements. Instead, he appointed a non-Sanatani to oversee the event, playing with Hindu faith.”
