India, Feb. 10 -- Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday slammed the Uttar Pradesh government's arrangements after reports of hours-long traffic jams on roads leading to Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj.

The SP chief questioned the purpose of claiming government expenditure of Rs.10,000 crores on the Mahakumbh mela preparations when devotees are facing issues. He also alleged that the residents of Prayagraj are facing issues due to reports of traffic jams in the city.

"All the roads whether to enter or exit from the Prayagraj are blocked due to heavy traffic. For the first time, the people of Prayagraj are under 'house arrest' as they cannot go out... If over Rs.10,000 crores have been spent and the Delhi (central) govt is also helpi...