LUCKNOW, Jan. 30 -- Opposition leaders criticised the Uttar Pradesh government for its mismanagement of the Mahakumbh after a tragic stampede during the Mauni Amavasya bath in Prayagraj on Wednesday, which claimed several lives.

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav demanded that the management of the Mahakumbh be handed over to the Army to restore faith among devotees.

"The claims of a 'world-class system' have been exposed. Those responsible should take moral responsibility and resign," Yadav posted on social media platform X.

Yadav further stressed that the deceased's bodies should be properly identified and handed over to their families, and that efforts should be made to reunite separated individuals.

He urged the government ...