Lucknow, Feb 19 (Reporter) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday accused the opposition parties of spreading false rumours regarding Maha Kumbh and appealed that it should not defame the ancient Sanatan culture and India for political gains. On the second day of the budget session of the Assembly, the CM said, "Why are you defaming India? I regret that while fighting with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), you started fighting with India." Describing SP President Akhilesh Yadav's statement that the country can never become a developed India as unfortunate, he said that a political party has so much ill will towards its country. He said, "Now even people have started saying that Rahul Gandhi's presence in the country and Akhilesh Yadav's presence in UP is a guarantee of BJP's victory. This guarantee has been given by the by-elections." Yogi said that there should be no politics on Maha Kumbh. "Express your views with decency and dignity, but do not call living people dead. People used to go to pilgrimages with devotion. How can anyone stop faith, do not defame them," he said. He made a heartfelt appeal to the opposition parties and said, "Do not defame Sanatan and India for political gains. Question the government, but not the Maha Kumbh and faith. First you said that the numbers are being exaggerated. The SP chief himself reached there to see whether the crowd was actually gathering or not," he said. The CM said, "Now he (Akhilesh) is saying that the crowd is too much, people are not getting a chance to bathe; extend the date. This is their double character. First they oppose, then they say extend the date. Chachu (Shivpal Yadav) was also saying the same thing, but we did not decide the date. This event is to be held from Paush Purnima to Shivratri. The date of Shivratri is fixed. It will be according to classical astrological calculations. It cannot be extended beyond this." He took a jibe at Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav and said, "Name has an impact. There is not much difference between Pappu and Tappu. Chachu has not named them without reason. Chachu is quiet right now but will show his true colours when the time comes." Yogi said that this is the Maha Kumbh of unity. "The feeling of unity has worked to connect us and the world in the thread of unity," he said. Pointing to the SP members, he said, "I can understand your problem. Your politics is divisive and of division among castes. The country and UP have also given their answer to this. The country has given its answer through the victory of Haryana, Maharashtra, and Delhi, and the state has given its answer through the victory of Meerapur, Ghaziabad, Kundarki, Khair, Phulpur, Majhwa, Milkipur, and Katehari. If you win Karhal, it is your victory, if BJP wins Kundarki and Katehari, then you are not ready to accept it, which means you do not believe in the constitutional system of India. You are mocking the people who vote. You are insulting them," he said. The CM said that this is the biggest event in the world. "72 lakh tourists reach Germany's Oktoberfest and 70 lakh tourists reach Brazil's Rio Carnival. Lakhs of devotees also reach Haj. There is still a week left, yet the number of devotees in Maha Kumbh has crossed the limit of 56 crores," he said. He said, "Apart from India and China, no other country has a higher population than this. The total population of the European Union is 44.90 crore, the population of the United States is 34.66 crores. Even if we add the total population of Pakistan and Bangladesh, more people have come to Prayagraj Maha Kumbh. You can raise the issue in the House, but definitely keep in mind the dignity of words. It was said that thousands died. SP-Congress leaders made irresponsible statements." The CM said that no one can remain hungry in Maha Kumbh. "Free langar is run in Gurudwaras, monasteries and temples. Their caste, creed, region, and language are not asked, rather people treat you as a guest and serve you food. This is India. People may be facing some difficulties at the local level, but they are also enjoying," he said. He said, "The government stands with the families of those who are victims of stampede or road accidents in Prayagraj. The judicial commission formed to investigate all these incidents is working. I would like to assure the House that whoever is guilty of the Prayagraj stampede, wherever he is hiding, no matter how big he is, he will not be spared...////...