Lucknow, Feb. 9 -- Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday demanded the relaxation of vehicle tolls in Uttar Pradesh during the Mahakumbh, to reduce travel hindrances and the problem of traffic jams.

The former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister took a dig at the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, saying that if films can be made entertainment tax-free, then why not make vehicles toll-free during the 'grand' festival of Mahakumbh, in reference to the BJP government's decision to make certain movies tax-free in the past.

"On the occasion of Mahakumbh, vehicles should be made toll-free in UP. This will reduce travel hindrances and also the problem of traffic jams. When films can be made entertainment tax-free, then why not make vehicles toll...