Meanwhile, CM Adityanath expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the successful implementation of the Namami Gange project, saying that the success of Mahakumbh 2025 validates the initiative's impact.
On Tuesday, UP Minister Sanjay Nishad while speaking at a rally in Sultanpur said, "7 darogaho ke hath-pair tudvakar, yaha phocha hu ('I reached here after breaking the hands and legs of seven inspectors')."
Uttar Pradesh Minister Raghuraj Singh commented on Muslim Namaz practices during Holi, suggesting that Namaz should not interfere with Hindu festivals. Meanwhile, BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal emphasized the need for communal harmony.
She highlighted the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, mentioning initiatives like building toilets, the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, and the 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' campaign, which have supported the well-being and education of women and girls.
Uttar Pradesh Minister Danish Azad Ansari on Thursday said that it is not right to say such things about Indian-cricketer Mohammed Shami, adding that the whole nation and the Muslim community are with Shami.
"This is an achievement by STF, such attempts are being foiled by STF. A suspicious man against whom there are a lot of serious allegations, has been arrested by STF... this is an example of improved law and order situation...I congratulate STF for this..." Khanna told ANI.
Rajbhar acknowledged that Mayawati has the authority to make decisions as she sees fit, emphasising that the party's interests should always come first.
Uttar Pradesh Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nitin Agrawal on Friday criticised the opposition, particularly the Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress, for questioning the recently concluded Mahakumbh, describing their comments as an "insult to Hindu faith and eternal tradition
Uttar Pradesh Minister Swatantra Dev Singh on Friday lauded the ongoing Maha Kumbh, calling it an "incredible, green, and digital Kumbh" under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
As the Uttar Pradesh Budget session for 2025-26 commenced, Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Tuesday asserted that the state would progress more rapidly on the path of development.