'Not a very big incident': BJP MP Hema Malini on Maha Kumbh stampede

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BJP MP Hema Malini downplayed the Maha Kumbh stampede, which resulted in 30 deaths, as exaggerated despite criticism of mismanagement from opposition leaders. SP MP Akhilesh Yadav and Rahul Gandhi have demanded accountability and accurate reporting of the tragedy's casualties.

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Hema Malini

Indian actress, dancer and politician (born 1948)

Bharatiya Janata Party

Indian political party
ADR report reveals the richest MLA in India is BJP's Parag Shah with Rs 3,383 crore, while the poorest is BJP's Nirmal Kumar Dhara with just Rs 1,700.
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Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday staged a protest against the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Delhi government over the alleged non-implementation of Mahila Samman Yojana,..
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JJP leader Ravinder Minna was shot dead in Panipat on Friday, with his cousin and another person also injured in the attack. Five police teams have been formed..
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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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Akhilesh Yadav

Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 2012 to 2017

Rahul Gandhi

Indian politician (born 1970)
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday in a sharp jibe at Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi while speaking in the Rajya Sabha..
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the Rajya Sabha, accusing him of ignoring development in Jammu and Kashmir. Shah..
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Rahul Gandhi faces criticism from BJP over his "merit a flawed concept" remark regarding caste census and the Karnataka government's decision to approve a 4%..
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Rahul Gandhi has been summoned by the Sambhal district court over his statement alleging that Congress is fighting against the Indian State. The remarks, made..
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and professor Sukhadeo Thorat discuss the need for a caste census in India and highlight BR Ambedkar's movement against caste..
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BJP MP Hema Malini downplayed the Maha Kumbh stampede, which resulted in 30 deaths, as exaggerated despite criticism of mismanagement from opposition leaders. SP...
on February 4, 2025 • IndiaTimes

Hema Malini sparked controversy by downplaying the Maha Kumbh stampede that killed 30, stating it was "not a very big incident" and is being exaggerated. In...
on February 4, 2025 • IndiaTimes

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