Mulayam Singh Yadav Statue at Maha Kumbh Camp Draws Visitors and Criticism
The installation of the late Samajwadi Party leader's statue at a camp in Prayagraj has attracted thousands of supporters while also facing objections from religious leaders.
- A statue of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav was unveiled at a camp set up by the Mulayam Singh Yadav Smriti Seva Sansthan during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
- The camp, located in Sector 16 near the Sangam, has drawn 5,000-7,000 visitors in two days, with many paying homage to the late Samajwadi Party leader, popularly known as 'Netaji.'
- Religious leaders, including the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad, have criticized the statue's installation, calling it inappropriate and citing Yadav's controversial role in past events involving seers.
- Samajwadi Party members have defended the statue as a symbolic tribute to Yadav's legacy, with plans to move it to a party office in Prayagraj or Lucknow after the event concludes.
- The 45-day Maha Kumbh Mela, which began on Paush Purnima, is expected to host 1.5 crore devotees, with major bathing rituals scheduled on key dates through February 26.
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