Raj Thackeray flags Ganga pollution issue, declines drinking Maha Kumbh water
Sunday, 9 March 2025
MNS chief Raj Thackeray raised concerns over the cleanliness of the Ganga river, questioning the water quality during the Maha Kumbh. Despite its sacred status, recent CPCB reports showed significant variability in Ganga's water quality, with some locations unfit for bathing due to high levels of contamination.
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