New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Praveen Khandelwal on Tuesday criticised Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge over his comments regarding Mahakumbh, stating that his statement would hurt the faith of crores of Hindus in the country.

"His statement will hurt the faith of crores of Hindus in the country. He said that all of this would not make us rid of poverty. Earlier, a footfall of 40 crore people was expected in the Maha Kumbh, due to which business worth about Rs 2 lakh crore was possible. Now the way the crowd of people is increasing, this figure will go above 50 crore people and it will generate around business worth about Rs 2.5 to 3 lakh crores," Khandelwal told ANI.

Further attacking Kharge, he said, "I th...