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The claim

Akhilesh Yadav attended Iftar parties but did not visit the Maha Kumbh Mela.

Original publisher’s rating

FALSE

Reviewed by FACTLY ↗ ·

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Original review summary

FACTLY reports that Akhilesh Yadav attended the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on 26 January 2025, took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam, and posted photos of his visit. The evidence therefore contradicts the claim that he did not visit the Mela.[S1]

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  1. [S1] FACTLY original review

    Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026

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