New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government over the deaths of people in a recent stampade in Prayagraj and claimed that Maha Kumbh has turned into 'Mrityu Kumbh'.

Banerjee also alleged that the true death toll has been suppressed.

"Maha Kumbh has turned into 'Mrityu Kumbh'. They (the BJP government) have hidden hundreds of bodies to bring down the toll," Banerjee claimed while addressing the Bengal Assembly, reported PTI.

Meanwhile, according to UP Information Department, over 54.31 core people have taken holy dip till February 17.

- This is 'Mrityu Kumbh'. I respect Maha Kumbh, I respect the holy Ganga Maa. But there is no plan...