Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Friday praised the passing of the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Parliament, saying it would benefit the welfare and development of poor Muslims in the country.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Thursday said that Waqf (Amendment) Bill will benefit the poor from the Muslim community, alleging that some "mafia-type" people were taking advantage of waqf properties.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak listened to the 120th episode of PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' radio program in Lucknow along with other BJP leaders.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a key meeting on the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections in Patna with big party leaders of the state on Saturday night.
The Shiv Sena chief highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's achievements, including lifting 35 crore people above the poverty line and providing 80 crore people with free food.
He acknowledged that election promises don't always translate into actions and that decisions will be made considering current circumstances. However, for now, loans must be repaid. On a positive note, 0% interest loans will be available.
Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Saturday condemned those responsible for the Kathua encounter, especially those from across the border, and said their actions will not weaken the bond of brotherhood in Jammu and Kashmir or India.
Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, on the Sukma encounter, emphasized that both the Chhattisgarh and Central governments are focused on peace and have implemented a strong surrender policy, ensuring no inconvenience to anyone.
The killed naxal was involved in the Jhiram Ghati incident earlier, in which top Congress leaders of Chhattisgarh were killed, and the Narayanpur incident, where several security personnel were killed.
Security forces neutralized 16 Naxalites in an encounter in Sukma, Chhattisgarh. Deputy CM Arun Sao reiterated the government's goal to eliminate armed Naxalism by March 2026, stating that security forces are working bravely under Union Home Minister Amit Shah's directive.
"Today, on the death anniversary of Swarajyarakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, I visited the memorial site at Vadu Budruk in (Shirur Pune ) and paid my respects and gratitude," said Ajit Pawar.
Yadav criticised the government's handling of corruption, citing an instance where the Uttar Pradesh Police had to file an FIR against one of its own IAS officers. His comments come as the BJP government completes eight years in power in Uttar Pradesh.