Adityanath took a dig at Banerjee over such incidents in her state.”People who were unable to control the disturbance (‘upadrav’) during Holi, had said that the Maha Kumbh of Prayagraj was a ‘Mrityu Kumbh’. But, we said that this is not ‘Mrityu’ (death), it is ‘Mrityunjay’ (victory over death) It is a Maha Kumbh.”He said that everyday of the Maha Kumbh witnessed 50,000 to 1 lakh people from West Bengal taking part in the 45-day event.Days after the January 29 stampeded at the Sangam Nose, where the official toll was 30, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had said the Maha Kumbh has turned into a “Mrityu Kumbh” due to such incidents of stampede, claiming the actual toll was suppressed by authorities.”They have hidden hundreds of bodies to bring down the toll. The Maha Kumbh has turned into a ‘Mrityu Kumbh’ under the BJP rule,” Banerjee said during an address in the West Bengali assembly on February 18.Back in Gorakhpur, Adityanath also said his government sent ministers to some states to invite governors and chief ministers to the Maha Kumbh, and if possible also hold a press (conference).He also thanked the media for helping the Maha Kumbh transform into the biggest event of the world through their positive writings.He said the Kumbh became a base to connect society with the idea of Ek Bharat, Shresth Bharat. “For the first time, it was seen that culture can fuel prosperity, faith can become a medium of livelihood.”He told the journalists, “Whatever support you require to take positive role of the media forward, the government will stand with you.”
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