Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has appealed to urban voters to cast their ballots for BJP in the upcoming local body elections, promising a "triple engine" government to power the state's growth. The statement comes as political parties gear up for the polls, with Congress announcing a concert in Jaipur to mark 100 days of its Bharat Jodo Yatra. Meanwhile, in other parts of UP, an elderly man died in police custody while a man was booked for attempting to rape a 5-year-old girl.
Uttar Pradesh Local Body Elections: BJP Appeals for Urban Votes, Congress Gears Up for Bharat Jodo Yatra
Background:
Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state, is gearing up for local body elections. The polls will elect representatives for urban local bodies, including municipal corporations, municipal councils, and nagar panchayats. The elections are scheduled to be held in December 2022.
BJP's Appeal:
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has appealed to urban voters to support the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming elections. He promised a "triple engine" government, consisting of the central government, state government, and municipal bodies, to drive the state's economic growth.
Congress's Response:
The Indian National Congress (INC) has announced a concert in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on December 9 to mark 100 days of its Bharat Jodo Yatra. The Yatra, led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, is a 3,570-kilometer foot march aimed at uniting India and countering the BJP's divisive policies.
Other Developments:
FAQs:
1. When are the Uttar Pradesh local body elections?
The elections are scheduled to be held in December 2022.
2. Which political parties are contesting the elections?
The BJP, Congress, and other regional parties are expected to contest the elections.
3. What is the "triple engine" government that the BJP is promising?
The "triple engine" government refers to the combined efforts of the central government, state government, and municipal bodies to work together for the development of Uttar Pradesh.
4. What is the purpose of the Congress's Bharat Jodo Yatra?
The Bharat Jodo Yatra aims to unite India and counter the BJP's divisive policies.
5. What are the consequences of the incidents involving the death of an elderly man in police custody and the attempted rape of a 5-year-old girl?
The incidents have raised serious concerns about police brutality and child abuse in Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating both cases.
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