The Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath dismissed claims of high faecal coliform in the Sangam water at MahaKumbh 2025, asserting that the water is fit for bathing and drinking. His statement comes amid a CPCB report indicating poor water quality.

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• CM Yogi Adityanath claims Sangam water in Prayagraj is safe for bathing and religious consumption.
• CPCB report found faecal coliform levels exceeding permissible limits in January.
• CM cites the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) report showing improved water quality.
• Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) below 3 mg/l and Dissolved Oxygen (DO) increased to 9 mg/l.
• Over 56.25 crore devotees have already taken a dip at MahaKumbh 2025.
• CM blames Opposition for “spreading propaganda” against MahaKumbh.
• He criticizes Samajwadi Party, Lalu Yadav, and Mamata Banerjee for remarks on MahaKumbh.
• NGT reprimands UPPCB and state govt for not providing adequate water quality details.
• UP govt given a week to submit updated water quality reports.