Talking about stampede at Maha Kumbh, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said, "Maha Kumbh has turned into 'Mrityu Kumbh' (Death Kumbh)." She added, "I respect Maha Kumbh, I respect...Ganga Maa. But there's no planning...Stampede situation is common in a 'mela' but it's important to make arrangements," she said. Her remarks sparked a row, with BJP MLAs staging a protest.