New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav has demanded the immediate handover of the Maha Kumbh Mela's administration and management to the Indian Army, citing a loss of faith in the Uttar Pradesh government's handling of the event. His reaction came after the stampede-like situation at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj this early morning.

In a strongly worded post on X, Yadav criticized the state government for failing to deliver on its promises of a "world-class system," which he claims has been exposed by the incident. He also called for those responsible for the mismanagement to take moral responsibility for the lives lost and resign from their positions.

"In order to re-instil faith in the system among the saint...