NEW DELHI: Amid politics across the stampede within the Maha Kumbh, Lok Sabha MP Rajesh Ranjan, alias Pappu Yadav, made a controversial assertion wishing for politicians and rich people to “die at Maha Kumbh” to realize “moksha”.
He mentioned, “I won’t name the ‘baba’ but will quote him… He said all those who died in the stampede have attained ‘mokhsa’. So, I want that most ‘babas’, politicians and those with big money should also take dip (in the Sangam) and die there to attain ‘moksha’ or ‘kalyan’. I am saying such ‘babas’ should get ‘moksha’.”
Throughout a debate on the Movement of Thanks, the Unbiased MP from Purnea, Bihar, alleged that between 300-600 victims of the January 29 stampede have been faraway from the Kumbh space with out correct Hindu funeral rites.
Nevertheless, official figures from the Uttar Pradesh authorities confirmed that the early morning stampede in Prayagraj through the second ‘Amrit Snan’ on Mauni Amavasya (January 29) resulted in 30 fatalities and 60 accidents.
Yadav cited an analogous incident throughout Nehru’s rule, alleging that while deaths occurred through the Kumbh at the moment, there was correct documentation. He emphasised that regardless of at the moment’s superior know-how and social media, experiences recommend quite a few our bodies have been disposed of with out conventional Hindu ceremonies.
The stampede incident sparked debates in each Homes of Parliament on Tuesday. Samajwadi Social gathering chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the authorities of concealing precise casualties, while Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy termed it one in every of Unbiased India’s gravest disasters.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and opposition members demanded an in depth checklist of casualties in Parliament on Monday.
In the meantime, the BJP, quoted by PTI, advised a potential conspiracy behind the tragedy, stating that these accountable would face disgrace as soon as investigations conclude.
As the controversy continues over precise numbers of casualties proceed, UP CM Yogi Adityanath gave an replace on the dealing with of the scenario saying, “The tragic incident was handled quickly by the administration, with efforts to send the injured to hospitals. Despite millions attending, our priority was to avoid any casualties. Unfortunately, an incident occurred, but the quick response helped mitigate the damage. The injured received proper treatment, and we have expressed condolences and announced financial compensation. A new commission has been formed to investigate, but our primary focus was ensuring the safe return of the 8-9 crore attendees.”
Yogi additionally expressed satisfaction in witnessing the grand occasion, calling it a big second for Sanatan Dharma , whereas criticising opposition, who raised doubts across the experiences given over the stampede, for “their anti-Sanatan Dharma stance”.
