Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the RJD and other opposition parties for their remarks on the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. He accused them of attacking the Hindu faith and weakening the country. Opposition leaders like Lalu Prasad and Mamata Banerjee made critical comments about the event's significance and management, sparking a strong reaction from Modi and other BJP leaders.
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