In response to accusations from the Congress party and Samajwadi Party regarding the Maha Kumbh stampede, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath asserted that the stampede was a conspiracy and condemned what he described as "false and anti-Sanatan" statements made by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav in Parliament. He stated that those responsible would face strict action after an inquiry. Adityanath dismissed allegations of disrupted traditions, emphasizing that the government acted swiftly to provide medical assistance and ensure the continuation of rituals. He also accused "anti-Sanatan elements" of plotting to defame Sanatan Dharma and spreading misinformation about the Maha Kumbh.