India, Feb. 18 -- Chief minister Mamata Banerjee, speaking in West Bengal Assembly on Tuesday, slammed the central government and BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government of over alleged mismanagement at Maha Kumbh Mela, underway in UP's Prayagraj.

"Maha Kumbh has turned into 'Mrityu Kumbh'" said Mamata Banerjee in Bengal assembly on Tuesday.

"I respect Maha Kumbh, I respect the holy Ganga Maa. But there is no planning...How many people have been recovered?...For the rich, the VIP, there are systems available to get camps [tents] for as high as Rs.1 lakh. For the poor, there are no arrangements at Kumbh...Stampede situation is common in a 'mela' but it is important to make arrangements. What planning did you make?" said Mamata Banerjee, attacki...