'Sangam water fit for drinking': UP CM Yogi rejects Faecal bacteria report, hits back at Mamata over 'Mrityu Kumbh' jibe

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has dismissed a report that claimed the presence of faecal bacteria in water at many places at the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela, asserting that the Sangam water is fit for drinking and bathing.

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Published on February 19, 2025 -  03:20
Filthy Waters at Maha Kumbh: Prayagraj Ganga-Yamuna Fail Bathing Standards, Severe Contamination
Shocking reports reveal that the sacred waters of the Ganga and Yamuna at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj are severely contaminated with faecal bacteria, failing official bathing water standards. Devotees gathering for the holy dip are unknowingly exposing themselves to dangerous pathogens, raising serious health concerns. With millions expected to take part in the festival, experts warn of potential waterborne diseases. How did this happen, and what are the risks? Watch the full report. #MahaKumbh2025 #Prayagraj #GangaPollution #YamunaPollution #KumbhMela #SacredWaters #WaterContamination #HealthHazard #SaveGanga #BreakingNews Also Read After Mamata, Shankaracharya Slams UP Govt On Crowd Management In Maha Kumbh :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/after-mamata-shankaracharya-slams-up-govt-on-crowd-management-in-maha-kumbh-4075209.html?ref=DMDesc Will Maha Kumbh Be Extended In 2025? Here's What Prayagraj DM Says :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/will-maha-kumbh-be-extended-in-2025-heres-what-prayagraj-dm-says-4074877.html?ref=DMDesc Mahakumbh 2025: Pollution Control Board Tags Some Ghats 'Not Fit For Bathing' :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/mahakumbh-2025-pollution-control-board-tags-some-ghats-not-fit-for-bathing-4074167.html?ref=DMDesc ~GR.124~HT.318~PR.274~

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Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh since 2017
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State in northern India
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