He questioned the figures cited by the Uttar Pradesh government on the number of devotees taking a holy dip at the Sangam during the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela on Makar Sankranti (January 14).
The SP chief accused the administration of targeting the livelihoods of boatmen by restricting their operations. “Poor boatmen, who rely on ferrying pilgrims, are sitting idle as their boats remain docked at the shore,” he added.
The viral audio allegedly captured Chadha not only issuing threats to Solanki but also making derogatory comments about SP chief Akhilesh Yadav. Police confirmed that Chadha had threatened to assault Solanki with shoes during the call.