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'Bodies Thrown in River, Water Contaminated,' SP Leader Jaya Bachchan's Comment on Maha Kumbh 2025 Sparks Outrage

Jaya Bachchan's comments on Maha Kumbh 2025 spark outrage, as she raises concerns about contaminated river water and inadequate arrangements for pilgrims.

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Jaya Bachchan, a Rajya Sabha MP from the Samajwadi Party, has caused a stir with her statement about the ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. The prominent politician claimed that the river water at the Kumbh is severely contaminated, allegedly due to bodies being thrown into it. Her comments have triggered widespread reactions, with many criticising her remarks.

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Jaya Bachchan Alleges Contaminated River Water at Kumbh Kumbh 2025

During a media interaction in the Parliament complex, Jaya Bachchan expressed her concerns about the state of the river water at the Maha Kumbh.

Watch Jaya Bachchan's remark on the Maha Kumbh here

She said, "Where is the water most contaminated right now? It's in Kumbh. Bodies have been thrown in the river because of which the water has been contaminated. The real issues are not being addressed. The common people visiting Kumbh are not receiving any special treatment, there is no arrangement for them. They are lying that crores of people have visited the place, how can such a large number of people gather in that place at any given point?"

Stampede Incident at Maha Kumbh 2025 

On January 29, during the Mauni Amavasya bath, a tragic stampede occurred at the Maha Kumbh 2025, resulting in the deaths of 30 people and injuries to 36 others. In the wake of this tragedy, Jaya Bachchan made a statement questioning the arrangements at the event, suggesting that bodies were thrown into the river and that the water had become contaminated. She also raised doubts about the reported number of attendees, implying that such a large crowd could not have gathered at once.

Jaya Bachchan’s remarks have sparked outrage across social media and political circles. Several netizens have criticised the Samajwadi Party leader for making such allegations without providing evidence to support her claims. 

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