The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) staged a large protest in Kolkata on 19th February 2025, condemning West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s remark referring to the Maha Kumbh as "Mrityu Kumbh" (Death Kumbh). The remark came after a tragic stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, which claimed several lives and left many injured. (PICS/PTI)
Updated On: 2025-02-20 12:54 PM IST
Compiled by : Anisha Shrivastava
The West Bengal BJP chief wrote to Governor Dr. C.V. Anand Bose, urging him to take action and have Banerjee’s statement removed from the Vidhan Sabha record. He also demanded a public apology from the Chief Minister, stating that her words were "highly insensitive and deeply offensive."
The protests highlight the growing political and religious tensions ahead of key elections, with the BJP using the issue to mobilise its support base. As the Maha Kumbh continues, the debate over Banerjee’s remark remains a flashpoint, with both sides accusing each other of politicising the tragedy.
