India, Feb. 25 -- West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday doubled down on her criticism of Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath over the Maha Kumbh stampede, stating that if authorities don't plan properly, then common people suffer.

Mamata Banerjee also questioned claims that this year's Maha Kumbh Mela is taking place after a gap of 144 years, urging experts to verify the accuracy of this assertion.

"Gangasagar is an annual event but Maha Kumbh takes place every 12 years. The last Kumbh Mela happened in 2014. If I am wrong then please correct me. But that this Maha Kumbh is taking place in 144 years is incorrect," news agency PTI quoted Mamata Banerjee.

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