Prithviraj Chavan Seeks Public Disclosure Of ₹35,000 Crore Nashik Kumbh Mela Project Details
Mumbai: Former Maharashtra chief minister Prithviraj Chavan on Friday demanded that the state government make public the detailed project report (DPR) for the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela, for which nearly Rs 35,000 crore has been sanctioned. Addressing a press conference, Chavan said the Congress was not opposed to spending public money on the major religious and cultural event, but…
Former Maharashtra chief minister Prithviraj Chavan called on Friday for the state government to release the comprehensive project report (DPR) for the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela, a major religious and cultural event set to take place from October 31, 2026 to July 24, 2028, with nearly Rs 35,000 crore in sanctioned funds.
Addressing a press conference, Chavan emphasized the Congress party's support for the event but stressed the need for full transparency in its utilization. He requested detailed information on all planned works, the agencies and contractors chosen, the processes followed for awarding contracts, and the projected expenditures. Chavan questioned the creation of a separate Kumbh Mela minister position and sought details about the ministry's appointment and the administrative procedures involved.
He also demanded an independent Special Investigation Team probe into deaths allegedly caused by potholes and poor road maintenance in Nashik, adding that a proposed ring road should have its alignment and plan made public before finalization. On political matters, Chavan urged NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar not to form an alliance with the BJP and to remain with the NCP.
He also recalled a proposal from December 2014 to form an alliance between the Shiv Sena, Congress, and NCP, which was initially rejected by the Congress.
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