6 PM Prime With Akshita Nandagopal: Row Over Mulayam Singh's Statue In Mahakumbh Mela | India T

The Mahakumbh 2025 has officially begun in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, with 1.5 crore devotees taking a holy dip on the first day. This 45-day event is expected to draw 40 crore people, making it the world's largest gathering. Devotees from across India and abroad have arrived to participate in the spiritual event. The Kumbh area has been secured with a seven-ring security plan for pilgrim safety. The Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj has sparked controversy with the installation of a statue of SP leader Mulayam Singh Yadav. Religious leaders have objected to the statue's presence at the religious gathering. The event is expected to draw 40 crore devotees over 45 days and generate an estimated economic impact of 2 lakh crore rupees. The Uttar Pradesh government has invested 7,000 crore rupees in infrastructure development for the event. #akshitanandagopal #prayagraj #mulayamsinghyadav #itwebvideos #holydip #kalpavasis #laureenpowelljobs #mahakumbh2025 #6pmprime #economicimpact #sangam #yogiadityanath #shahisnan #politicalcontroversy #akhadas #makarsankranti #trivenisangam #uttarpradesh #indiatoday #stevejobs Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video. All you need to do is PRESS THE BELL ICON next to the Subscribe button! India Today TV is India's leading English News Channel. India Today YouTube channel offers latest news videos on Politics, Business, Cricket, Bollywood, Lifestyle, Auto, Technology, Travel, Entertainment and a lot more. Stay tuned for latest updates and in-depth analysis of news from India and around the world! WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2AnW3JENxxg7OuJv00 Download App: https://indiatoday.link/wHaj Follow us: Official website: https://www.indiatoday.in/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndiaToday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndiaToday