Yogi Adityanath Addresses Inclusivity and Land Disputes Ahead of Maha Kumbh 2025

The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister welcomes Muslims respecting Sanatan traditions while issuing warnings over Waqf Board land claims.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath stated that Muslims who respect Sanatan traditions and cultural roots are welcome to participate in the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj.
Adityanath criticized the Waqf Board, calling it a 'land mafia board,' and vowed to reclaim land allegedly taken under the guise of Waqf ownership.
The Akhara Parishad had previously called for restrictions on Muslim participation, sparking criticism from clerics who emphasized the event's spiritual inclusivity.
Adityanath warned against any attempts to claim Maha Kumbh land, stating that such actions would face punitive measures, which he referred to as 'denting-painting.'
The Maha Kumbh, the world's largest religious congregation, will take place from January 13 to February 26, 2025, with significant preparations underway to accommodate millions of devotees.