"Pity politicians who have such negative outlook": Swami Adhokshajanand slams Lalu Prasad Yadav

"I pity the politicians who have such a negative outlook and give disparaging statements. I pray that God gives them good sense. He has less understanding. Such people can't understand Kumbh. This world belongs to bhakts, and only they can understand it. Is there any other government that has been successful in organising such a huge event?" Adhokshajanand told ANI.

Speaking on the New Delhi railway station stampede, Swami said, "I pray for those who have died in the New Delhi (railway station stampede) incident. I hope that their family members get the strength to bear such a loss."

His reaction comes after the former Bihar Chief Minister said that Kumbh has "no meaning" and it was "useless."

When asked about his suggestion regarding crowd management for the Mahakumbh, Yadav said, "Kumbh ka kahan koi matlab hai. Faaltu hai kumbh (Kumbh has no meaning. Kumbh is useless)."

Yadav was speaking on the stampede that occurred last night at the New Delhi railway station, where 18 people, including three children, lost their lives. He said that the Railway's mismanagement led to the stampede.

Meanwhile, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari praised the arrangements at Mahakumbh after reaching Prayagraj airport on Sunday.

The ongoing Mahakumbh has witnessed over 3.75 million pilgrims taking holy dip in the Sangam until 8 am on February 16, officials said.

According to the Uttar Pradesh administration, the Maha Kumbh has become the first event in the world to have more than 500 million direct participants.

The local administration reported that 17 million devotees took a dip on Paush Purnima, followed by 35 million on Makar Sankranti, 76.4 million on Mauni Amavasya, 25.7 million on Basant Panchami, and 14 million on Magh Purnima. (ANI)