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.
On the occasion of UP CM Yogi Adityanath's 52nd birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to wish him a long and healthy life and praised his efforts in working towards the progress and empowerment of the poor and downtrodden in the state. The CM, known for his low-key celebrations, has reportedly asked his followers to not hold any events to mark the day.
UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed a Prabuddh Varg Sammelan in Shamli, highlighting the importance of the upcoming elections in Kairana. He reminded residents of the mass migration and curfew that took place under the previous administration, and urged them to vote wisely to avoid a similar situation. The CM also talked about PM Modi's initiatives for infrastructure development and the need for UP to develop for India to become a "Viksit Bharat." In his speech, CM Yogi reminded the people of Kairana of the power of their vote and how it can affect their lives. He praised the recent recognition for farmer leader Chaudhary Charan Singh and outlined the government's efforts for the development of UP and the nation as a whole. With the Kairana Lok Sabha elections approaching, the CM urged people to vote for their own well-being and to encourage others to do the same.
Complaints regarding improper design, operation, and maintenance of lifts and escalators in public places have prompted Chief Minister Adityanath to order the suspension and departmental action against officials responsible. This move comes after Adityanath had previously challenged his political rival, Akhilesh, to a 36-hour debate during a monsoon session last year over the government's economic goals. In a separate development, it has been reported that more than 50 wanted criminals have surrendered to police in various parts of the state within the first few weeks of Adityanath's return to power.
Bollywood and television celebrities have been invited to witness the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, including actors Rakesh Bedi and Vindu Dara Singh. They spoke with the media about their experiences in the city, which is fully decked for the event. Vindu will also be portraying the character of Lord Shiva in the Ramleela performance. Follow News24 for breaking news and the latest updates on the Ram temple inauguration.