Akhilesh cites media report, says UP govt lied about Maha Kumbh stampede toll
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Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav has alleged that the Uttar Pradesh government misrepresented the death toll of the Maha Kumbh stampede. He cited a BBC report indicating a higher number of fatalities than the official count. Yadav questioned the compensation process for victims' families. He demanded transparency regarding cash disbursements and raised concerns about potential irregularities.
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