The 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj was supposed to be a grand religious gathering, a spectacle of faith, devotion, and spirituality. However, behind the grand narratives and government propaganda, a disturbing reality lurks—one that has been carefully hidden from the public eye. In this episode of Facts & Figures, we reveal shocking truths uncovered by the People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) regarding the deadly stampede and mass mismanagement at the Kumbh Mela. While the government reports only 30 casualties, independent investigations and eyewitness accounts suggest that the actual number of missing and deceased could be in the thousands. The UP government and Hindu religious leaders aggressively promoted the 2025 Kumbh as a "once-in-144-years" event, despite historical and astronomical evidence proving otherwise. Reports from past Kumbh Melas—including those held in 2013, 2001, and even 1989—contradict this claim. This manufactured narrative was strategically used to attract record-breaking crowds, exceeding 50 crore devotees, without adequate infrastructure or safety measures in place. Survivors recount horrifying scenes—devotees crushed underfoot, families torn apart, and bodies piling up in overcrowded hospitals. CCTV cameras, boasted as a “digital miracle” of the administration, mysteriously failed to document key moments of chaos. The government, instead of aiding victims, allegedly manipulated data, restricted access to mortuaries, and silenced witnesses. Why was the truth buried? Who is responsible for this tragedy? How deep does this cover-up go? Join us as we analyze the PUCL report, eyewitness testimonies, and government contradictions to uncover the real story behind the Maha Kumbh Mela disaster.