Will Yogi Adityanath drink the water from Triveni Sangam?

The world's largest public gathering, the Maha Kumbh Mela, which takes place every 12 years, began on January 13 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Crores of devotees from around the world are expected to visit the Triveni Sangam during this 40-day event.
While 45 crore devotees were initially expected, the number has now crossed 56 crore with just a few days left before the festival ends. The count continues to rise as the event moves into its final six days.
In this situation, studies conducted by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) have revealed high levels of bacteria in the Triveni Sangam. The CPCB submitted a report to the National Green Tribunal (NGT), stating that water quality tests conducted at various locations in Prayagraj found the river unsuitable for human bathing.
The study highlighted that due to the large number of people bathing in the river, human waste has contaminated the water, increasing the risk of diseases caused by fecal coliform bacteria. This finding has caused panic among devotees.
Following this, the National Green Tribunal ordered immediate action and directed the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board to submit a detailed report on the matter.
Responding to these concerns, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated, "The water of the Prayagraj river is suitable for bathing. Why only bathing? It is suitable for drinking too. These reports are propaganda to insult the Maha Kumbh Mela. They are politicising the issue."
So, is Chief Minister Yogi suggesting that the Central Pollution Control Board's report is false? The National Green Tribunal has asked for clarification. It is not right for Yogi Adityanath to dismiss these findings without any basis. Instead, it would have been more appropriate for him to assure that preventive measures were being taken, as this is a serious health issue affecting crores of devotees. The health of so many people cannot be ignored.
In response to the Chief Minister's statement, senior Supreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan challenged him in a post on X (formerly Twitter), saying, "I challenge Yogi Adityanath and his cabinet to take water from the river where people bathe during the Kumbh Mela and drink it in front of the public."
Will Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accept this challenge and put an end to the controversy? That’s not important.
It is expected that steps should have been taken to ensure the Maha Kumbh Mela's holy bath is conducted without posing health risks to devotees. At the very least, such measures should be implemented in future events!