Lucknow, March 4 -- Refuting the Samajwadi Party's claims of boatmen being exploited during Mahakumbh Mela, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath shared a success story of a boatman's family who earned Rs 30 crore in 45 days during the congregation in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26.

Addressing the UP State Legislative Assembly, CM Yogi said, "A boatman's family, who owned 130 boats, earned a total of Rs 30 crore in just 45 days during the Mahakumbh. This means each boat earned Rs 23 lakh over the 45 days, which translates to about Rs 50,000-52,000 per day," said CM Yogi.

CM Yogi said that during his visit to Prayagraj on February 27, he took part in the religious rituals, offering prayers and expressing his appreciation...