Congress Leader Udit Raj Opposes UP Govt's Spending On Kumbh Mela; First Deletes Tweet Then 'Restores' It

In his tweet, Raj wrote, "No religious teaching and rituals to be funded by the government. The state doesn't have its own religion. UP government spent 4,200 crore in organising the Kumbh mela in Allahabad and that too was wrong".

His tweet soon stirred a row, with many on social media including BJP leader Sambit Patra criticising Raj for his comment. Patra also alleged that Raj was echoing the views of Congress general secretary Priyanka Vadra.

He has since then said that he is restoring his tweet - which was a personal comment, not connected to his party.