Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath praised the successful organization of the recent Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, highlighting zero incidents of harassment, looting, or abduction against women attendees among the 66 crore visitors. Adityanath criticized the opposition for deviating from Lohia's ideals, emphasizing the event's display of India's heritage and development without discrimination based on caste, religion, or region.
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