India, Feb. 23 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj as a "kumbh of great unity" and slammed political leaders who mock traditions, culture and religious places.

Speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony of Balaji Cancer Institute and Research Centre at Bageshwar Dham in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district, Modi said those with "slave mentality" are involved in dividing people and many times, foreign power with their support made attempts to weaken the country and religion.

"There is a group of leaders who make fun of religion. They keep abusing our festivals and traditions. They are involved in dividing people and many times, foreign powers with their support mad...