Patna, February 16: RJD supremo Lalu Prasad on Sunday sparked controversy with his remarks dubbing the Maha Kumbh as "meaningless슬롯사이트, as he blamed the Railways for the stampede in New Delhi that claimed 18 lives. Prasad also slammed the BJP-led government at the Centre over the incident at New Delhi railway station, and demanded resignation of the railway minister. 슬롯사이트œThe stampede episode is very disturbing; it has exposed the inadequate arrangements made by the central government. The railway minister must resign after this incident슬롯사이트¦ it's a complete failure of the Railways,슬롯사이트 he asserted. New Delhi Railway Station Stampede: Relative of Deceased Recounts Chaos, Says Panic Broke After 슬롯사이트˜Sudden Announcement슬롯사이트™.

At least 18 people were killed and more than a dozen injured in the stampede that broke out late Saturday night at the crowded railway station. Details were awaited on the exact number of people from Bihar who died in the stampede and the ones injured. Asked to comment on how lakhs of people were heading to Prayagraj for the mega religious gathering, Prasad said, 슬롯사이트œThe Kumbh has no meaning슬롯사이트¦ It is just meaningless.슬롯사이트 Delhi Railway Station Tragedy: A List of Major Stampedes in India Over the Years.

Lalu Courts Controversy with Maha Kumbh 'Meaningless' Remark

Reacting to the remarks, Bihar BJP spokesperson Manoj Sharma said it has exposed the RJD's mindset towards the Hindu religion. 슬롯사이트œHe is making such comments due to his politics of appeasement. The RJD leaders have always insulted the religious sentiments of Hindus. The latest statement of Lalu Prasad calling the Maha Kumbh meaningless exposes the party's mindset towards the Hindu religion,슬롯사이트 Sharma claimed.