Shimla, Feb. 19 -- Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Vikramaditya Singh responded to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee calling Mahakumbh "Mrityu Kumbh" (Kumbh of Death).

Speaking to ANI, Singh said, "This is her personal statement, and I do not wish to comment on it. Mahakumbh is a symbol of faith. People from all over the world and across India come there to take a holy dip in the sacred waters. There is no doubt that unfortunate incidents have occurred, and some people have lost their lives. Some deaths happened at Kumbh, and some at railway stations in Delhi.

"Both are significant, and the government must take appropriate measures. Steps should be taken to prevent such stampedes from happening in the fu...