Modi Takes Aim at 'Jungle Raj' Leaders Over Kumbh Mela Remarks: Calls it 'Hate for Heritage

Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 11:54am on 24 Feb 2025,Monday India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized opposition leaders, particularly from Bihar, for their negative remarks about the Maha Kumbh Mela. Referring to them as proponents of "jungle raj," he emphasized that their disdain for the event was an attack on India's heritage and faith. Modi's comments came after RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav called the Mela "meaningless," while other opposition figures criticized the management of the event and its facilities. In contrast, Modi praised the Mela’s significance and assured the public that the people of Bihar would not forgive those who criticized it, underscoring the government's efforts to preserve India's cultural legacy.

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