Vishal Dadlani responded to Yogi Adityanath’s dismissal of faecal bacteria claims in Sangam waters, suggesting the UP CM drink directly from the river on camera to prove its safety.

Singer Vishal Dadlani challenges Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to drink water from the Maha Kumbh river, countering claims of its potability despite high levels of faecal bacteria. The dispute follows a National Green Tribunal report highlighting contamination concerns.

Potential of Uttar Pradesh which the world is witnessing today can be linked to the Maha Kumbh Mela. The Maha Kumbh alone is going to help the economy of U.P. grow by over ₹3 lakh crore, said Uttar Pr

Yogi Adityanath asserted that the quality of water in Prayagraj is suitable for bathing and drinking. He highlighted improvements in oxygen levels and reported that over 56.25 crore devotees bathed at Mahakumbh,

Singer-music composer Vishal Dadlani challenged Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday to take a "chunky glug" from the river at the Maha Kumbh Mela site in Prayagraj after a report claimed the presence of "high levels of faecal contamination" in the Sangam water.

A recent report of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has raised concern over the presence of high levels of faecal bacteria and total coliform in Kumbh water. However, CM Yogi Adityanath dismissed the claims and said it was "fit for drinking".

LUCKNOW: Days after NGT flagged the high faecal coliform levels in the Ganga and Yamuna rivers in Prayagraj during the ongoing Maha Kumbh, UP CM Yogi Adityanath asserted in the assembly on Wednesday that the water at the Sangam was fit for both "snan" (bathing) and "aachman" (ritual drinking).

CM Yogi Adityanath also said that Sangam water is fit for not only for dip but also for drinking and alleged propaganda to malign Maha Kumbh after faecal bacteria report by the CP