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Yogi targets Congress, SP over 'Jinnah ideology' during Shamli event

Yogi targets Congress, SP over 'Jinnah ideology' during Shamli event

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Congress and the Samajwadi Party (SP), accusing them of following the ideology of Muhammad Ali Jinnah and alleging that they seek to divide society for political gains. The remarks came while he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 89 development projects worth Rs 581 crore in Shamli. ‘Development has no alternative’ Addressing the gathering, CM Yogi said development remains the only path to progress and alleged that parties inspired by Jinnah’s ideology create divisions based on caste and regional identities whenever they get an opportunity. He also accused the Opposition of promoting anarchy and weakening the security of women, traders and society for electoral gains. Contrasts pre-2017 and present-day Uttar Pradesh Highlighting the BJP government’s achievements, the Chief Minister said Shamli, once associated with crime, migration and law-and-order concerns, has undergone a significant transformation since 2017. He claimed that before the BJP came to power, development had stalled and residents faced poor electricity supply, inadequate healthcare and security challenges. According …

‘Government stands with the kanwariyas’: CM Yogi assures security to pilgrims, urges discipline

‘Government stands with the kanwariyas’: CM Yogi assures security to pilgrims, urges discipline

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday urged kanwariyas to maintain discipline and uphold Lord Ram’s ‘maryada’ (dignity), Lord Krishna’s values and Lord Shiva’s simplicity, while warning against anti-social elements allegedly seeking to create disturbance. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged kanwariyas to maintain discipline, offered protection during Kanwar Yatra (PTI) Yogi Adityanath was in Shamli district for the inauguration and foundation-laying ceremony for 89 development projects worth over ₹581 crore. “Today, no one stops the Kanwar Yatra. It is progressing peacefully and with enthusiasm. The government stands with the kanwariyas, and the administration and security forces are serving them,” he said. Appealing to the Kanwar pilgrims to maintain discipline, he said, “We are descendants of Lord Ram, belong to the land of Lord Krishna and are devotees of Lord Shiva. We must uphold Ram’s ‘maryada’, Krishna’s values and Shiva’s simplicity. There should be no unruly behaviour over trivial issues.” Also Read I Yogi Adityanath meets Amit Shah in Delhi, calls it a courtesy visit Alleging that some people attempted to create disturbances …

Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari and Yogi Adityanath to open 63-km corridor

Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari and Yogi Adityanath to open 63-km corridor

The leaders will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for three National Highway projects with a combined cost of over Rs 4,850 crore. Ahead of the inauguration, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari described the Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway as a “historic achievement” that would give a new direction to Uttar Pradesh’s connectivity Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of ‘chanda chori’, Yogi says ‘your people shot at Ram devotees’

Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of ‘chanda chori’, Yogi says ‘your people shot at Ram devotees’

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of using religion to profit from the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath responded by questioning the SP leader’s commitment to Ayodhya and Hindu religious traditions. Akhilesh-Yogi traded barbs over Ram Temple donation row. (PTI) Yadav alleged that the BJP had turned Sanatan Dharma into a means of doing business. “Samajwadi people want Sanatan Dharma to be protected, but an entire business is being run under the guise of Sanatan Dharma,” Yadav said at a press conference. “BJP should rename itself ‘BhaChPa’ – chaturai (cleverness), chanda (donation), chori (theft) and chaalbaazi (deceit),” he added. ALSO READ | ₹80 lakh seized, trust members quit”>Ram Mandir donation row deepens: 8 arrested, ₹80 lakh seized, trust members quit “He said in the ‘BJP’s dictionary, neither religion nor shame remains. Their priority is not religion, but money. For them, it is not ‘Nation First’ but ‘Donation First’.” Referring to the alleged irregularities in the handling …

"Chandachors are conspiring to remove you": Kejriwal hits back at Yogi Adityanat

"Chandachors are conspiring to remove you": Kejriwal hits back at Yogi Adityanat

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former Delhi Chief MInister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday hit out at Yogi Adityanath and said the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister should support him in getting capital punishment for those responsible for embezzling donations at the Ram Mandir. Kejriwal, who visited Ayodhya amid the donation row, was responding to remarks of Yogi Adityanath in which took veiled dig at Kejriwal over AAP government’s rule in Delhi and said it was marked by “corruption”. “Maharajji. Why are you siding with the donation thieves? These ‘chandachors’ are plotting to remove you as well. They won’t even let you keep your chair. In my struggle to get the demons of the robbery at Lord Ram’s home hanged, please stand with me,” he said in response to Yogi Adiyanath’s jibe at him. In his remarks, Yogi Adiyanath talked of the development initiatives taken by double-engine government for development of Ayodhya. Uttar Pradesh Police has arrested eight people in connection with the case over alleged embezzling of donations at Ram Temple. They have been …

Missing money, SIT probe, Oppn’s ‘Ghazni’ attack and Yogi’s ‘15 days’ claim: Ayodhya’s Ram Temple donation row explained

Missing money, SIT probe, Oppn’s ‘Ghazni’ attack and Yogi’s ‘15 days’ claim: Ayodhya’s Ram Temple donation row explained

The authorities handling donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya have come under the scanner following allegations that crores of rupees donated by devotees have been embezzled. UP CM Yogi Adityanath has maintained that the allegations should not be treated as facts until the investigation is completed. (PTI) The claims have led to demands for an independent investigation, sharp attacks on the ruling-BJP by opposition parties, and a SIT probe ordered by the Uttar Pradesh government. How the controversy began The issue first came to light after former Samajwadi Party MLA, Pawan Pandey, alleged that between ₹7 crore and ₹7.5 crore in donations made to the Ram Temple had been stolen or embezzelled. Opposition leaders amplified the allegations, questioned the handling of temple funds, and demanded transparency from the temple administration. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has rejected the allegations. Trust member Mahant Dinendra Das Maharaj said all transactions are properly recorded and handled transparently. Trust general secretary Champat Rai also denied claims of any embezzlement. Legal action The controversy soon entered the …

Death toll rises to 14; CM Yogi, PM Modi announce ex gratia

Death toll rises to 14; CM Yogi, PM Modi announce ex gratia

The death toll in the Lucknow coaching centre fire rose to 14 on Monday. UP CM Yogi Adityanath announced an ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh for the families of the victims and Rs 50,000 for the injured, while PM Modi also announced compensation from PMNRF and expressed condolences to the bereaved families Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Conserve every drop, prepare for possible rainfall deficit: Yogi

Conserve every drop, prepare for possible rainfall deficit: Yogi

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said water conservation should be turned into a mass movement in Uttar Pradesh in view of uncertain weather conditions and the possibility of below-normal rainfall during the monsoon. He called for greater public participation in rainwater harvesting and water conservation efforts. CM Yogi Adityanath said water conservation should be turned into a mass movement in Uttar Pradesh. (File) Reviewing weather conditions, monsoon progress, drinking water supply and groundwater conservation at a high-level meeting, the chief minister directed officials to ensure that no part of the state faced a drinking water crisis. He said water supply systems should function smoothly and citizens should not face any inconvenience. All departments, he said, should work in coordination and make advance preparations to deal with the possibility of deficient rainfall. Emphasising that not a single drop of water should be wasted, Yogi directed officials to strengthen the “Catch the Rain” campaign launched on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call and ensure greater public participation in rainwater harvesting projects. Weather experts informed the chief minister …

International Day of Yoga| From beating adversities to living his Bhaag Milkha Bhaag moment: The story of a gold medallist Yogi from Ghaziabad

International Day of Yoga| From beating adversities to living his Bhaag Milkha Bhaag moment: The story of a gold medallist Yogi from Ghaziabad

When Ghaziabad-based Akash Sharma wore the India blazer after winning gold in the Men’s Supine Individual category at the recently concluded first-ever World Yogasana Championship (held in in Ahmedabad from June 4 to June 8), he lived a moment he had visualised for years. “There this one scene in the film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag where Milkha Singh (played by Farhan Akhtar) stands in front of a mirror admiring himself in the India blazer. Ever since I watched that scene, I wanted to experience that feeling at least once in my life,” recalls Aakash, adding, “When I received my India blazer, in Ahmedabad, I first lit an incense stick and offered a prayer. Then, I stood in front of the mirror wearing it. It was surreal!” Ghaziabad’s Akash Sharma won the gold medal in Men’s Supine Individual category at the recently concluded first-ever World Yogasana Championship in Ahmedabad. “When I was very young, my little brother Gopal, my mother and I used to set up stalls at melas to earn some extra money. We struggled financially. Later, …

‘Even Yamraj can’t open files they close’: Yogi Adityanath’s jab at IAS officers | Lucknow News

‘Even Yamraj can’t open files they close’: Yogi Adityanath’s jab at IAS officers | Lucknow News

3 min readLucknowJun 17, 2026 04:08 PM IST In a jibe at the bureaucracy, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Wednesday said IPS officers were earlier “suppressed” by IAS officers, buried in files, in such a way that the files would never be opened. “Yaani Yamraj bhi aa jaye to IAS se file khulwana kathin hi ho jaat hai. Yahi hota tha. Wo khulti hi nahi thi… pata nahi kahan wo padi rahti thi (In other words, even if Yamaraj comes, it is difficult to get a file opened by an IAS officer. That used to be the situation. The files were never opened… no one knew where they were kept),” he said. CM defends Police Commissionerate system The CM made the remarks while referring to the Police Commissionerate system in Uttar Pradesh at an event to distribute appointment letters to newly recruited computer operators in the UP Police. He said the system had been under consideration since 1972 but no one “dared to bring it into existence”. “I have enforced the commissionerate system in …