In a fiery speech, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath predicted that India will reclaim POK under the leadership of BJP. He urged voters in Jammu and Kashmir to support the party for development and security in the state. Adityanath also placed the blame on Congress, PDP, and National Conference for promoting terrorism and neglecting Kashmir.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak invited leading business owners from around the world to participate in the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS). The five-day event, with a focus on showcasing UP's local industries, was inaugurated by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and CM Yogi Adityanath. Former UP minister Mohsin Raza praised CM Yogi for creating a safe and thriving environment for businesses, noting how the state has become a hub for big-ticket investments, creating over 1 lakh jobs and attracting more women to work in the region.
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.
The northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is reeling from severe flooding, with 54 deaths reported in the past 24 hours alone and over 250,000 residents displaced. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered investigations into officials in five districts for negligence in flood management, while also granting rewards to individuals involved in the rescue efforts. As rivers continue to rise above danger levels, emergency services are working around the clock to evacuate affected residents and provide aid. The government's focus remains on rescue operations, relief distribution, and mitigating further damage. Stay updated on the latest developments with NewsX.
CM Adityanath announced August as a "pivotal month" for UP, owing to its largest-ever police recruitment drive. This move seeks to offer transparency, as well as more opportunities to the youth across every district. With 20% of jobs reserved for women, Adityanath also highlighted the end of 'chacha-bhatija' gangs and spoke of redistribution of confiscated property. The visit also saw the distribution of appointment letters, tablets and loans among thousands of beneficiaries. Last but not least, the CM emphasised the district's connection to the development journey of Ayodhya and access to key infrastructure projects.
Under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department has successfully captured and relocated four wolves in Bahraich, with the latest one being deemed the most ferocious. Drone-mapping and physico-chemical immobilisation were used in the 'Operation Bhediya' to track and capture the wolves after a thermal drone first detected their presence. The department has two more wolves to capture, and their efforts have been commended by Chief Minister Adityanath himself.
The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, and his government have approved the UP Digital Media Policy-2024, which includes strict consequences for those who break the law. The policy was passed in a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, and it aims to promote the state government's initiatives and achievements through various forms of digital and social media. It also includes provisions for legal action against individuals or firms who post inappropriate, offensive, or anti-national content.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Mathura to celebrate Janmashtami and offer prayers at the birthplace of Lord Krishna. He emphasized the teachings of truth and righteousness that Lord Krishna imparted through the Bhagavad Gita. He also made an unplanned visit to the Banke Bihari Temple and urged devotees to follow the path of justice and prosperity.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's recent comments on the violence in Bangladesh and the need for unity have sparked heated debates in the political arena. While the CM accused the Opposition parties of appeasement politics, they hit back, accusing him of spreading fear and harboring Prime Ministerial ambitions. This exchange sheds light on the current political climate in the state and the ongoing tensions between India and Bangladesh.
As the Delhi Assembly elections near, the BJP is said to be considering an OBC candidate, Keshav Prasad Maurya, to succeed J.P. Nadda as party president. This move is seen as a strategic shift to strengthen the party's hold on the weaker communities in Uttar Pradesh, where Maurya is currently the Deputy Chief Minister. With bypolls approaching, the BJP is making efforts to regain lost ground and secure the support of OBC and Dalit voters, as Yogi Adityanath's standing within the party is also at stake.