Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday inaugurated Ashok Leyland's Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in Lucknow, marking a significant milestone in the state's industrial development.
Addressing the press conference after inspecting temporary night shelters in Gorakhpur, the Chief Minister said he personally reviewed the facilities in Bargadwa and Rapti Nagar, interacted with beneficiaries, and distributed woollen clothes.
A major meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was held on Tuesday to discuss issues related to SIR in Uttar Pradesh, sources said. The meeting was conducted via video conferencing.
The UP CM termed the act a significant step, which is poised to be a landmark achievement for India's rural landscape. He added that the press conference was called because those who had long plundered the country's resources are now worried about exposure of their misdeeds.
Divisional Commissioner Saumya Agarwal said the first auspicious bathing ritual of Paush Purnima was conducted smoothly and praised the arrangements made by the administration on Sunday.
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) national president and MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday sharply criticised the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh, during a press conference held in Amravati.
"He used to drink alcohol, with whom he used to quarrel with his partner. They had an argument, and the woman stabbed him, resulting in his death. The body has been sent for the post-mortem. A case has been registered under the relevant sections, and further action is being taken," ADCP K
According to the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's Office, in Varanasi, 1 million devotees have so far taken a dip in the Ganges at various ghats. In Ayodhya, 550,000 devotees, and in Mathura, 250,000 devotees have taken the holy bath.
The Magh Mela of Prayag (Uttar Pradesh), which takes place at the divine Triveni Sangam, the place of confluence of the sacred rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and the legendary Saraswati, is one of the largest pilgrimages in India.
He further directed officials to remain vigilant with field inspections , ensure blankets, prevent people from sleeping in the open and make complete arrangements in all night shelters.