The claim
Photos of Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav taking a holy dip at the Maha Kumbh Mela
Original review summary
The review found that the viral photos showed Akhilesh Yadav bathing in Haridwar, not at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. It says he shared the photos on 14 January 2025, and that their caption referred to Makar Sankranti.[S1]
Additional context
A later update reports that Yadav participated in the Maha Kumbh Mela on 26 January 2025 and shared separate photos saying he took a holy dip at Prayagraj’s Triveni Sangam. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] FACTLY original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026
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