SP leader vows crackdown against Modi at Maha Kumbh

Lucknow, 6 February 2013

Ram Asrey Kushwaha, a senior leader from Mulayam Singh’s Samajwadi Party (SP) said Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi would be “stopped” if he indulges in politics during his visit to the ongoing Maha Kumbh next week.

“Maha Kumbh is an occasion having spiritual and religious significance… Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi can come there and take a holy dip during his visit on February 13 and take the blessings of saints but if he opts to indulge in politics, he would be stopped,” Kushwaha said.

“Kumbh area is a religious place and it should remain as that… it is our advice and also our request,” he said.

Meanwhile, senior BJP leader Kalraj Misra hit back saying, “Rajnath Singh visits Kumbh every year for a holy dip. His or Narendra Modi’s visit shouldn’t be politicised.”

In case Kushwaha and SP government speak about stopping Modi from coming to Kumbh, they will be politicising it, he said.