Vijay Wadettiwar questioned the reported allocation of Rs 16 crore for flag hoisting and Rs 3 crore for a helipad, arguing that the money could have been used to provide relief to distressed farmers ahead of Diwali. Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Monday criticised the Maharashtra government over its reported expenditure on the Kumbh Mela, accusing it of prioritising large-scale events.