'Water most contaminated in Maha Kumbh right now': Jaya Bachchan says 'bodies thrown in river' during stampede

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Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan criticised the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government over the Maha Kumbh stampede in Prayagraj, alleging contamination of water due to bodies thrown in the river. She accused the state government of neglecting common visitors while giving special treatment to VIPs, and questioned the purported mass...

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Jaya Bachchan

Indian actress and politician (born 1948)
In the ongoing row over stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra's recent remarks, several political figures, including Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Jaya Bachchan, have come..
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Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha who also attended the Iftar party by IUML said, "I am happy that they invited me. I am happy to celebrate with..
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Kumbh Mela

Hindu pilgrimage and festival in India
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has expressed concerns over the arrangements at the Maha Kumbh event and accused the BJP government of not doing enough to..
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Lok Sabha witnessed chaos after PM Modi's statement on Maha Kumbh, as Rahul Gandhi was denied permission to speak. The opposition protested, leading to..
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The home ministry stated it does not maintain data on fatalities and injuries from the stampede at Maha Kumbh mela, as such incidents fall under state..
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The home ministry did not share information on fatalities and injuries from the Maha Kumbh mela stampede in Prayagraj. They stated that it is a state subject...
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Prayagraj

Metropolis in Uttar Pradesh, India
Supreme Court criticized the Uttar Pradesh government's swift demolition of houses in Prayagraj, deeming it "shocking" and hinting at allowing owners to rebuild,..
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Minister Nityanand Rai informed Parliament that there is no central data on casualties during the Maha Kumbh Mela stampede in Prayagraj, as religious..
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Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi for not expressing condolences for the Maha Kumbh stampede victims during his Lok Sabha address. He also highlighted employment..
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Uttar Pradesh

State in northern India
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accused Congress and its allies of using billionaire George Soros's funds to influence the 2024 Lok Sabha elections,..
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Tensions rose in Etah's Mirhachi area after vandals damaged an idol of Lord Shani Dev in Datei village, marking the second such incident within a week. Police..
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Uttar Pradesh deputy CM Brajesh Pathak applauded the central government's Jal Jeevan Mission for enhancing the water supply system. At TOI's Water Summit 2025,..
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Anurag Srivastava highlights the importance of policy innovation and technology for water governance in Uttar Pradesh. He discusses the role of AI, IoT, and data..
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Bharatiya Janata Party

Indian political party
Will AIADMK, the party, known for its politics of Dravid identity, join hands with the BJP and that too at a time when the north-south divide has deepened amid..
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Sanjay Raut has supported comedian Kunal Kamra amid backlash for calling Eknath Shinde a 'gaddar' during a comedy show. Kamra's comments were in reference to..
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Atishi, opposition leader in Delhi assembly, criticized the BJP government for slashing funds in key sectors like education and health in its budget. She claimed..
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Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee accused Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan of favoring the wealthy and denying West Bengal's central funds for schemes..
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The BJP plans to launch the 'Saugat-e-Modi' campaign, distributing special kits to Muslims and minorities during festivals. The initiative, which begins in..
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Samajwadi Party

Political party in India
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav defended MP Ramjilal Suman's remark calling Rana Sanga a "traitor," arguing that referencing historical events should not be..
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Maharashtra Congress chief Harshvardhan Sapak compared CM Devendra Fadnavis to Mughal ruler Aurangzeb, sparking political tension. BJP condemned the remark as an..
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