Maha Kumbh Stampede Claims 30 Lives, Sparks Political Outrage
Opposition demands transparency and accountability as BJP MP Hema Malini's comments on the tragedy face backlash.
- A stampede during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on January 29 resulted in 30 deaths and over 60 injuries as barriers collapsed under the pressure of a massive crowd rushing for a holy dip.
- Opposition leaders, including Akhilesh Yadav, criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for allegedly suppressing casualty figures and mismanaging the event.
- BJP MP Hema Malini faced criticism for referring to the tragedy as 'not a very big incident,' which opposition leaders called insensitive and dismissive of the victims' suffering.
- Congress and Samajwadi Party leaders accused the government of prioritizing VIP arrangements over public safety and demanded an all-party meeting to investigate the incident.
- The BJP defended its handling of the event, while opposition parties continued to push for a verified list of victims and strict action against those responsible for the mismanagement.














































