Parliament Session 2025: Akhilesh Yadav Raises Tough Questions On Mahakumbh Stampede, Demands Accountability | ABP News

The Samajwadi Party president, Akhilesh Yadav, raised serious concerns regarding the Mahakumbh stampede, claiming that the government was disregarding the deaths of devotees. He stated, "The bodies of devotees were found, but the government refused to acknowledge the deaths. Once the information about the casualties became public and bodies were lying in the morgue, the government tried to cover it up by sending helicopters to scatter flowers at the Sangam. There were shoes, women's saris, and clothes scattered around, which were collected by JCB machines and tractors. When the stench became evident, the government officials started hiding the truth. This is how your Mahakumbh was organized. Not only are these officials using media to cover up, but they are also applying pressure. If I am wrong, then the leader of the house should speak. Our CM didn’t express condolences, and only 17 hours later, after the President’s condolences, did they accept the truth."