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Maha Kumbh boatman Pintu Mahara, who earned crores ferrying VVIPs, was jailed for ‘double murder’ in 2009

  • The Uttar Pradesh government reported that Pintu Mahara earned Rs 30 crore during the Maha Kumbh, which ran from January 13 to February 26, 2025.
  • Opposition parties, including the Samajwadi Party, are demanding an investigation into Mahara's earnings and questioning the legality of his profit, citing his alleged criminal background.
  • Vaibhav Singh, Station House Officer, confirmed Mahara's criminal record, mentioning family involvement in illegal activities.
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"Truth Should Be Probed": Opposition On Boatman's Rs 30 Crore Earnings At Kumbh

A day after the Uttar Pradesh government said boatman Pintu Mahara earned Rs 30 crore during the Maha Kumbh, the opposition, including the Samajwadi Party, demanded an investigation into the claims and also alleged that the boatman had a criminal background. In a post on X, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav said, "The truth of this news should be investigated. If a family has really earned Rs 30 crore in the Maha Kumbh alone, then tell ho…

·New Delhi, India
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Maha Kumbh boatman Pintu Mahara, who earned crores ferrying VVIPs, was jailed for ‘double murder’ in 2009

Pintu Mahara, a boatman from Prayagraj, along with his family earned ₹30 crore during Maha Kumbh but has a criminal past, including murder charges. His family is notorious for crime, with multiple cases against them, including a double murder in 2009 and extortion during the festival.

·New Delhi, India
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Kumbh Mela Helps Power India’s Economic Rebound

Economists and investors are seeking a bottom to the growth slowdown and stocks selloff

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‘Lot of efforts’: Boatman praised by Yogi Adityanath for earning ₹30 crore during Mahakumbh

Yogi Adityanath had shared the ‘success story’ of the boatman's family, highlighting their earnings during the 45-day-long Mahakumbh

·New Delhi, India
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One Bold Decision Changed His Life: UP Govt on Boatman Who Earned Crores During Kumbh

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A day after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath shared the story of a boatman earning Rs 30 crore during the recent Maha Kumbh, the Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday shared details about Pintu Mahara and said his "bold decision" to expand his fleet just before the mega religious gathering changed his life. India News | One Bold Decision Changed His Life: UP Govt on Boatman Who Earned Crores Du…

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Boat-owning family in UP raked in Rs 30 crore in 45 days of Mahakumbh, claims Yogi Adityanath

According to Yogi Adityanath, the Mahra family, operators of 130 boats, generated between Rs 50,000 and 52,000 per boat each day throughout the festival.

·India
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