Saharanpur, Feb. 18 -- Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav claimed that 70 crore people have already taken a holy dip in the sacred waters during the Maha Kumbh and said that the government was still stating low figures to avoid management study.

The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister also lashed out at the BJP government for attempting to profit from this event, referring to Maha Kumbh.

Yadav told reporters, "How can BJP think of profits in this event? Through what method will they profit the economy? 70 crore people have already taken the holy dip and the government is still stating low figures because they want to avoid management study."

He also said that bathing dates for the Maha Kumbh must be extended to accomodate the de...