India, Jan. 26 -- Samajwadi Party president and former UP chief minister Akhilesh Yadav, after taking a holy dip at the Sangam, emphasised the Mahakumbh's message of brotherhood, peace, and harmony. He expressed hope that goodwill and tolerance would prevail.

Recalling the Mahakumbh held during the Samajwadi Party's tenure 12 years ago, Yadav mentioned the limited resources available at the time. He also highlighted studies, including one by Harvard University, documenting the origins of the Kumbh Mela dating back to King Harshavardhan's era, though its roots likely go even deeper.

In response to BJP's claims about the grandeur of the current Mahakumbh, Yadav remarked, "I urge BJP leaders to bathe with tolerance. People come here for ch...