Prayagraj, Jan. 26 -- Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh.

This comes amid ongoing criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the SP chief's remark regarding the Uttar Pradesh cabinet meeting held earlier this week at the Maha Kumbh.

Meanwhile, UP Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak said that everyone is welcome at Maha Kumbh and assured that good arrangements have been made there.

"Everyone is welcome (at the Mahakumbh). There are very good arrangements, everyone is welcome," Pathak said.

UP Cabinet Minister Baby Rani Maurya when asked about Akhilesh Yadav's visit, said, "This is an ancient tradition, every citizen should take a...