West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee clarifies her point on ‘Mrityu Kumbh’ comment

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Tuesday, clarified to the media persons her point on the recent controversies over her comments in the Assembly earlier this month, describing “Maha Kumbh” at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh as “Mrityu Kumbh”.

 However, throughout her interaction with the media persons, she did not utter that controversial word even once on Tuesday.

“I have nothing to say about those who went for the holy bath at Maha Kumbh. I have great regard for them. I have respect for all religions. I talked about the lack of planning there. But my statements were distorted and said all sorts of negative things. I want to tell them that all you said was untrue,” the Chief Minister told media persons. According to her, accidents can happen.

“But the people suffer if the accident takes place because of negligence. People also suffer if there is a lack of proper planning in handling the crisis after the accident. I request the Uttar Pradesh government to hand over the compensation announced by them to the affected families at the earliest,” the Chief Minister said.  (IANS)

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