Mahakumbh

Nagar, 19 Feb (HS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's comment

referring to the Mahakumbh as the Mrityu Kumbh prompted severe

protests from the saint community. Religious leaders condemned her comments as

an affront to Sanatan Dharma and the Mahakumbh.

The

saints have unanimously requested that Mamata Banerjee recant her statements

and give a public apology. They stressed that the Mahakumbh is more than just

an event; it is the very essence of Sanatan culture, with profound spiritual

and cultural importance for millions of followers. Shri Mahant Jamuna Puri,

National Secretary of Shri Panchayati Akhara Mahanirvani, severely condemned

Banerjee's words, claiming that they are very improper for a leader in a

position of responsibility.

“Prayagraj

Mahakumbh is a ‘Amrit Parva’ whose magnificence has been observed by the globe.

Mamata Banerjee should not use insulting language during such a religious

ceremony,” he remarked.

Acharya

Mahamandaleshwar Swami Arun Giri of Panch Dashnam Aavahan Akhara also

criticized the speech, claiming that West Bengal is becoming a death zone for

Sanatanis. “Thousands of Hindus have been slain, and during elections, lakhs

are forced to escape. Mamata Banerjee should focus on her own state rather than

Uttar Pradesh,” he opined. He also

thanked Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for giving Mahakumbh global attention

and making it a historical event. Mahant Rajendra Das, President of Nirmohi Ani

Akhara, described Banerjee's words as an attack on Sanatan Dharma.

“Prayagraj

Mahakumbh has taken Sanatan Dharma to new heights. Mamata Banerjee cannot

appreciate its significance since she has consistently disregarded Sanatan

ideals and customs,” he stated. He said that by making such utterances, she is

following in the footsteps of Arvind Kejriwal, and her fate will be same.

Mahamandaleshwar Ishwar Das Maharaj attacked Banerjee's remarks, claiming they

represent her anti-Sanatan sentiments. She has always opposed Sanatan Dharma

and wants to make Bengal into another Bangladesh, he claimed.

Mahant

Raju Das of the Ayodhya Hanuman Garhi temple criticized Mamata's comments and

demanded her to apologize. Similarly, Swami Jitendranand Saraswati, National

General Secretary of Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti, slammed the comment, stating

that Mahakumbh is a symbol of Sanatan culture and faith, and that the saint

community strongly condemns Mamata Banerjee's words.

Swami

Adhokshjanand Dev Tirth of Govardhan Math Puri advised that Mamata Banerjee go

to Prayagraj Mahakumbh to observe its spiritual magnificence. More than 50

crore Sanatanis have had supernatural encounters during this 'Amrit Kumbh.' It

is strongly condemned to refer to it as a 'Kumbh of Death'. Politicians should

avoid from making religious statements, he added.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi