Kharagpur, Feb. 19 -- BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday criticised Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's administration's handling of Gangasagar Mela.

He said that despite the massive turnout at the Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, pilgrims are not facing significant issues. In contrast, organisers of a fair in Gangasagar have faced challenges due to low attendance.

Speaking with ANI, Dilip Ghosh said, "The pilgrims who are going there are not facing any problems, but those who had organised a fair here in Gangasagar, no one went there, they are facing problems."

The massive turnout at the Mahakumbh 2025 has surpassed expectations. Estimates now suggest a staggering 70 crore attendees, far exceeding the initial prediction of 45 crore. Despite...