Maha Kumbh Stampede: What Went Wrong & Who is to Blame?
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A tragic stampede at the Maha Kumbh has left at least 30 dead — and raised many questions regarding the government's preparedness. What went wrong despite months of planning? Read our ground report. AAP’s mohalla clinics once hailed as a healthcare revolution are now under scrutiny as the Assembly elections approach. Do they live up to the promises? Padma Bhushan for Sadhvi Rithambara reignites debates on the BJP’s Hindutva politics. Read Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay's full analysis.
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