Five officers suspended, one attached to Gwalior after spurious liquor deaths in Sagar
Bhopal, Sep 6 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has taken stern administrative action following the deaths of several people after consuming spurious liquor in three villages of Banda tehsil in Sagar district. The tragic incident, which unfolded late on Saturday night and into the early hours of Sunday, claimed multiple lives in Gogra Khurd, Nauroz and Patan villages. On the Chief Ministers directions, Excise Commissioner Deepak Saxena suspended three officers Sagars Assistant Excise Commissioner Kirti Dubey, Assistant District Excise Officer Dilip Khandate and Banda Circle Excise Sub-Inspector Proshni Ureti. Deputy Commissioner and Divisional Flying Squad in-charge Neerja Srivastava has been removed from the district and attached to Gwalior headquarters. The police department simultaneously suspended Banda police station in-charge Rajendra Singh Kushwaha and Gugra outpost in-charge Sub-Inspector Puran Lal Ladia with immediate effect. Speaking on Sunday, Chief Minister Yadav made it clear that no one found responsible would be spared. This is a sensitive matter. As soon as I came to know about it during my stay in New Delhi, I directed the Minister in-charge of Sagar district and the concerned officials to immediately investigate and take strict action against the culprits, he said. He also ordered senior officers to ensure prompt investigation, relief and proper medical treatment for those affected. Senior officials, including the Commissioner, Inspector General, Collector and Superintendent of Police of Sagar Division, rushed to the spot. They met the bereaved families, reviewed the condition of patients admitted to hospital and instructed medical teams to provide all necessary care without delay. Door-to-door screening was launched in the affected villages, and liquor samples were seized for forensic examination. Preliminary findings have pointed to the possible presence of methyl alcohol, with investigators also examining suspected supply links from across the Uttar Pradesh border. The deaths have left several families devastated. Local residents reported that people fell ill after consuming the liquor on Saturday night, with symptoms of vomiting, headache and sudden deterioration leading to fatalities. The administration has sealed local liquor outlets as a precautionary measure while the probe continues. Chief Minister Yadav reiterated that the government would not tolerate such negligence and that accountability would be fixed at every level. Further action is expected as the investigation progresses and post-mortem reports become available.
Delhi court sends Swatantra Bharadwaj to one-day judicial custody (Ld)
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) A Delhi court on Sunday remanded self-styled influencer Swatantra Bharadwaj to one day of judicial custody after the completion of his one-day police custody in connection with the alleged assault of the father of a minor girl activist during a protest at Jantar Mantar. Duty Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Anjali Singh passed the order after Bharadwaj was produced before the court through video conferencing. The Delhi Police had sought 14 days of judicial custody for Bharadwaj. However, the Duty Magistrate remanded him to judicial custody for one day. Bharadwaj was earlier sent to one day of police custody after being produced before the concerned judge at the Karkardooma Court complex on Saturday. He was detained in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district on Friday, hours after representatives of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) met senior Delhi Police officials and demanded his immediate arrest. According to the police, Bharadwaj is accused of assaulting Sanjay Kumar, father of the minor protester, during a CJP-led demonstration at Jantar Mantar in July. The Delhi Police had earlier said the injuries suffered by Kumar were simple in nature and were caused by a steel bracelet. However, the police later added provisions of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and criminal intimidation to the FIR registered in connection with the alleged assault. The demand for invoking an attempt-to-murder charge was also raised by the CJP, with police saying that the provision would be considered after obtaining an expert medical opinion. A fresh FIR was also registered against Bharadwaj under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act on the complaint of the minor activist, who alleged online threats and harassment. The case also invokes relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology Act. The controversy had erupted after a purported viral video in which Bharadwaj allegedly claimed that he had physically assaulted the father of minor activist Nishu Azad during the Jantar Mantar demonstration and allegedly boasted that he was let off because of his political connections. Amid the outrage, Bharadwaj later told the media that he had acted in self-defence. Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas Chief Chirag Paswan had also said that his name was misused by Bharadwaj in the purported video. Paswan said he had filed an official complaint against Bharadwaj and would ensure justice for the minor victim and her family.
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Building collapses in south Delhi's Satya Niketan; 1 dead, 2 critical, several trapped
New Delhi, Sep 6: A five-storey building housing a boys' PG collapsed in south Delhi's Satya Niketan area on Sunday afternoon, leaving one dead and several people trapped, officials said. The area is close to the heart of Delhi University's South Campus and has congested lanes lined with student hostels and eateries. Locals claimed the building was nearly 20 years old and construction work in the basement was on when the incident occurred at around 1.30 pm. Of the four patients the hospital received, two remain critical, and one was brought dead. One rescuer who was brought in has been discharged, AIIMS sources said. Local police staff, fire brigade, CAT Ambulance and other emergency services are present at the spot. The NDRF team has also reached, and rescue and relief operations are underway, a police officer said. A PCR call was received at South Campus police station at 1.34 pm regarding the collapse of a building near Nanakpura Gurdwara, the police said in a statement. The exact number of persons trapped/injured is not known at present. Some people have been rescued so far. Further details will be shared as and when confirmed, read the statement. Police said they have identified the building's owner and have formed teams to trace him. According to officials, the collapsed building was known as 'Hostel Daze.' Witnesses at the scene estimate that more than 20 people may be trapped under the rubble, but this figure has not been officially confirmed. The hostel was always full. So many people could still be trapped under the debris. The lanes are very congested, so it was difficult for rescue vehicles to arrive at the scene faster, a local said. Locals and eyewitnesses said they immediately joined the rescue efforts, using their hands and available tools to remove debris in their search for those trapped underneath. An eyewitness commented that the incident could have been much worse had it occurred on a working day since many students from nearby areas had returned home. Very few were here, he said. Rajen Chhetri, a local who works with the Delhi Police, said the building housed around 15 rooms, with two to three students sharing each room. Most of the students staying here are from Keralam, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh and study mainly at Motilal Nehru College, Atma Ram Sanatan Dharm College and Sri Venkateswara College. They were paying around Rs 12,000 per bed, Chhetri said. I have been living here for the last 20 years. Some construction work was going on in the basement, where water had started accumulating. The foundation was also extremely weak, he said, adding that around 13 people had been rescued. Delhi has witnessed incessant rains since Friday. Priyanka, a local living in the area for the past 20-22 years, said, Buildings here are being constructed up to five-six floors. Many houses have been converted into boys' PGs, with the owners shifting elsewhere. They simply name the properties as PGs, take the rent online and leave the area without even checking back. The PG that collapsed is over 20 years old, and in all these years, I have not seen any maintenance work being carried out. The whole of Satya Niketan is full of PGs. Hardly 30 per cent of the house owners actually live here, she said. Even the gutters and sewers here are open. There were many students trapped inside the building. Since it was raining, most of them were in their rooms, while some had gone home as it was the weekend, Priyanka said. Police are advising locals and onlookers to stay away from the site, as bystanders are complicating rescue efforts. Both police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed to ensure ambulances move freely. BJP MLA Anil Sharma reached the spot and informed that people are still trapped. We are even getting calls from those who are trapped inside. Teams are continuously in touch with those who are trapped, he said.
UP CM Yogi visits flood-affected Chitrakoot; distributes relief materials to 800 families
Chitrakoot (UP), Sep 6 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday visited Chitrakoot district and took stock of the situation in flood-affected areas and reviewed relief and rehabilitation measures undertaken by the administration. He ordered authorities to provide immediate relief materials, as well as a new residence, to those affected by the flood. Addressing the gathering, CM Yogi said: I have come today to assure all of you that in this hour of disaster, you are not alone. Whether it is an ordinary family, a trader, a math, a temple, or the ghats -- whatever loss anyone has suffered, the government will make arrangements to provide support and assist everyone. If a poor person's home is affected by floods or fire, if someone's home is affected, their entire house burns down, or gets washed away in the flood, if they are eligible under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, give them a home under that, or else under the Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana, immediately provide a new house and land lease document. The Chief Minister also accused the Samajwadi Party (SP) of aking away the money meant for flood-relief measures. Before 2017, whenever floods occurred, the then government would not even take notice. The Samajwadi Party government would allegedly misappropriate the relief funds, leaving the poor, vulnerable and deprived without adequate assistance. If someone raised a strong objection, they were reportedly given only dry bread, he claimed. Contrasting the situation under the current BJP-led state government, CM Yogi said: Now, the government has taken a firm stand on flood relief. When we came to power in 2017, I visited flood-affected areas to inspect the relief efforts and asked what assistance was being provided to affected families. I was told that dry bread was being distributed. I asked the administration if they could continue with dry bread. I ordered them to provide a flood kit with all the necessary materials to the flood victims. The Chief Minister distributed relief material among 800 families affected by the recent floods. He also provided land allocation certificates to families rendered homeless by the disaster, enabling them to secure land for residential use. In addition, eligible flood-affected families received financial assistance from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to help them recover from flood losses. On Saturday, CM Yogi visited Varanasi and inspected the flood-affected areas of the city. He also conducted an aerial survey of the impacted areas in the district.
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Congress leader accuses BJP of using religion for votes, slams Saharanpur mosque demolition
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) Congress leader Rashid Alvi on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of using religion as a political tool to influence people's minds and secure votes, while also criticising the demolition of a mosque inside the Saharanpur Collectorate campus in Uttar Pradesh. About the spiritual film Hanuman Ansh, written and directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, Alvi alleged that films of this nature were being made as part of a broader attempt to influence people through religious sentiments and use faith for political gains. The film chronicles the life and teachings of Neem Karoli Baba, popularly known as Maharaj Ji. Speaking to IANS, Alvi said: Ever since the Bharatiya Janata Party came to power, it has brought religion into politics. Every election is fought in the name of Ram Mandir. Their faith is evident from the fact that despite the alleged embezzlement of crores of rupees, they remain silent. No one has been arrested so far. Now, films are being made in this manner to influence people's minds through religion and gain votes by exploiting religious sentiments, he added. As political controversy erupted in Uttar Pradesh after a mosque located inside the Saharanpur Collectorate campus was demolished on Saturday morning, with opposition parties accusing the BJP-led state government of promoting communal politics and carrying out targeted action against a particular community ahead of the 2027 Assembly election, Alvi criticised the action and alleged that it was politically motivated. It is very unfortunate. Yogi Adityanath believes that by demolishing mosques, he will be able to form the government again. The BJP repeatedly talks about appeasement, but there can be no greater example of appeasement than this. If temples are demolished in Pakistan or Bangladesh, we raise our voice and say that it should not happen. Demolishing mosques only hurts the Muslims of this nation, the Congress leader said. The demolition followed a legal dispute over the status of the structure and the land on which it stood. A district court had dismissed an appeal against an earlier order holding that the structure had been built on government land and was unauthorised. The September 2 order itself did not specifically mention demolition. Instead, it dismissed the appeal and upheld an earlier order passed by a magistrate on July 16. The July 16 order had directed the eviction of the mosque under the Uttar Pradesh Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1972, after concluding that the structure occupied 315 square metres of government land. Alvi questioned the legal basis for the demolition and also raised concerns over the applicability and interpretation of the Places of Worship Act, 1991. This is the decision of a district judge. Parliament has already passed the Places of Worship Act, but the Supreme Court is neither clarifying nor defining the law. Despite this law, a district judge has allowed the demolition, declaring the structure illegal. Where will people find documents dating back 100 years? Are documents available for every temple built in India? Yogi Adityanath should produce those documents. This is a one-sided decision, he said.
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) Self-styled influencer Swatantra Bharadwaj, who claimed to have physically assaulted a student protestor's father during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led Jantar Mantar demonstration, was sent to one day judicial custody on Sunday after he was produced before a court via video conferencing. A day earlier, Delhi Police had secured a one-day police custody of the accused. However, Bharadwaj's counsel, Umesh Sharma, accused the police of acting completely outside standard legal procedures. The established law requires that whenever someone is arrested, they must be produced before the jurisdictional area magistrate within 24 hours. Yesterday, we waited outside the courtroom of the jurisdictional magistrate. Upon discovering that the presiding judge was on leave, we approached the designated link magistrate. However, the police circumvented this by producing him via video conferencing before an entirely different designated SC/ST court and secured a one-day police remand, he told reporters before the hearing. Bharadwaj was held by Delhi Police from Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district on Friday. Earlier, the police had assured that it would arrest the accused under sections of the POCSO Act, the SC/ST Act and attempt to murder, within 72 hours, following an agitation by the CJP outside the Parliament Street Police Station in New Delhi on Friday. The CJP's agitation was also joined by Azad Samaj Party chief and MP Chandra Shekhar, Purnea MP Pappu Yadav, and the Indian Youth Congress. A controversy erupted after Bharadwaj, in a purported viral video, allegedly claimed to have cracked the skull of the father of the minor, Nishu Azad, during the demonstration at Jantar Mantar and boasted that he was let off by the Delhi Police as he has political connections. The agitators had sought the registration of an FIR against Bharadwaj, under stringent sections and immediate arrest of the accused. Meanwhile, Union Minister and LJP-RV chief Chirag Paswan, on Friday, claimed that his name has been misused by the accused in the purported viral video. Paswan said that he has lodged an official complaint against the accused Bharadwaj and will ensure justice to the minor victim and her family.
ED conducting searches at residence of business family in Kolkata
Kolkata, Sep 6 (IANS) An Enforcement Directorate (ED) team was carrying out search operations at the residence of a business family, involved in share trading and money market operations, in north Kolkata since Sunday morning. In this raid, instead of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel, the ED team was escorted by Kolkata Police personnel. It is learnt that a team of ED officials from the central agencys eastern regional office turned up at the Phoolbagan Police Station, under whose jurisdiction the residence of the said business family falls. After completion of the necessary formalities there, a joint team of ED officials and police from the Phoolbagan Police Station arrived at the multi-story building named Shivam located at Kankurgachi. The ED officials are tight-lipped over the exact reason behind the raid and search operations. It is learnt that the residence at which the raid and search operations are being conducted belongs to the Shah family, who are involved in share trading and money market operations. Recently, ED had become active again in West Bengal over a number of money-laundering cases. On September 3, ED officials conducted search operations at multiple locations in Kolkata, as part of a money-laundering investigation linked to an alleged Rs 290 crore bank-loan fraud by a private company. The private company had availed loans from banks to set up a 66 MW power plant in Jharkhand, but the loans were allegedly siphoned off to other group entities and for personal use. On September 2, the ED launched search operations at 14 premises under Section 17 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in different locations in the country, including Kolkata, as part of an investigation into alleged fraudulent collection at various National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) toll plazas. The searches were carried out in locations across Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Jammu, Madhya Pradesh, the National Capital Region (NCR), as well as Kolkata.
BJP's UP In-Charge Vinod Tawde meets CM Yogi; discusses strategy ahead of 2027 elections
Lucknow, Sep 6 (IANS) Kicking off its poll preparedness for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified efforts to chalk out its electoral roadmap by building grassroots connect while ensuring seamless between government and the organisation. BJP's UP In-Charge Vinod Tawde met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow on Sunday and held a detailed discussion on the state's electoral strategy for the upcoming Assembly polls and also party's organisational strength. This is Tawde's first visit to Uttar Pradesh, after taking charge as the party's state In-charge of Uttar Pradesh, one of the most prominent states heading to polls next year. Tawde has been given the responsibility to prove party's mettle in the high-stakes electoral battle, early next year and win the Hindi heartland state for third consecutive term. Taking to X following the meeting, Tawde said that 'UP ki raftaar rahegi barkaraar; teesri baar banegi NDA sarkaar', loosely translated to: UP's momentum will remain sustained, NDA government to be formed for the third time. During the visit to Uttar Pradesh, in Lucknow, a detailed and meaningful discussion took place on various topics related to the organisation, government, and elections with the Honourable Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath ji, BJP State President Pankaj Chaudhary ji, and Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya ji and Brajesh Pathak Ji. Tawde further said, Every BJP worker is committed to fulfilling the resolve of Viksit Bharat-Viksit Uttar Pradesh by forming the NDA government again in 2027. The discussions focussed on strengthening the organisation at different levels, reviewing the party's electoral preparedness and formulating a broader roadmap for party workers ahead of the upcoming political challenges in the state. During his first visit in the new role, Tawde will participate in a crucial review meeting to assess the political, electoral and organisational dynamics in Uttar Pradesh and deliberate on the road ahead for the party in view of the 2027 Assembly elections. Earlier on Saturday, Senior BJP leaders, including BJP UP President Pankaj Chaudhary, State General Secretary (Organisation) Dharmpal Singh, State General Secretary Sanjay Rai, and State Office In-charge Govind Narayan Shukla, and workers welcomed Tawde at the airport upon his arrival in Lucknow. Upon arriving in the city, Tawde hit out at Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, remarking that the party's 'PDA' slogan stands for 'Paraya Dhan Apna' (appropriating others' wealth as one's own). Speaking to reporters, Vinod Tawde attacked Akhilesh Yadav, saying: Slogans of SP-PDA will be thwarted by us. PDA and SP mean 'Paraya Dhan Apna'. NDA will never let this happen. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP has become the world's largest political party, while Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is accelerating the pace of development in Uttar Pradesh. Under the guidance of the party's UP chief Pankaj Chaudhary, NDA workers in the state would contest the upcoming Assembly elections with full vigour and secure victory, he asserted, while adding that the BJP would once again enter the electoral fray with a resolve to dedicate the next five years to the people of the state.
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Well found under demolished mosque in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur, video surfaces
A well has been discovered beneath the rubble of an illegal mosque that was demolished inside the premises of the Saharanpur Collectorate in Uttar Pradesh. The well became visible after the debris from the demolished...
20-feet-deep well discovered after Saharanpur mosque demolition, ASI called to examine
Saharanpur, Sep 6 (IANS) Officials from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) have been called to inspect a 20-foot-deep well, which was discovered following the demolition of a mosque located within the Saharanpur Collectorate complex in Uttar Pradesh. The demolition took place on Saturday after the Muslim sides appeal was rejected by the court. Speaking to IANS, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) (Sadar) Subodh Kumar said: In accordance with the court's order, demolition of the building has been carried out. Subsequently, a well has been discovered here which will be investigated by a team of ASI; only after that will we be able to speak about it. The Archaeological Survey of India team will arrive and investigate this well, he reiterated. Police and administrative officials are currently present at the site, and the well has been covered up. A controversy erupted following the demolition of the mosque. While the Opposition leaders are questioning the legality and timing of the action, the BJP maintained that the demolition was carried out strictly in accordance with law after the courts rejected the Muslim sides appeal. Speaking to IANS on Sunday, Congress spokesperson Surendra Rajput said: Any 100-year-old building cannot be illegal; this is clear. He complained that the demolition was carried out without giving time to the affected party to approach the Supreme Court, despite the right being granted by the Constitution. They were not even permitted to go to the High Court, he said Rajput accused the ruling alliance of attempting to create communal divisions to divert attention from serious matters. In the darkness of the night, that mosque was demolished at the behest of the government and administration. The Bharatiya Janata Party wants to create communal tension and polarisation between Hindus and Muslims. This is our clear allegation, he stated. However, JD-U National General Secretary Shyam Rajak said that if a building is made illegally, law takes precedence over religion. If mosques, temples, or churches are built in violation of the rules, the government acts according to the Constitution and the law. If anything is done against the rules, the law takes precedence over religion and faith. That is why any demolition done in accordance with the law should be welcomed, he told IANS. A day earlier, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind National President Arshad Madani had remarked that bulldozers being used for demolition of allegedly illegal properties are increasingly becoming less a symbol of justice and more an instrument of the politics of revenge, prejudice, and hatred.
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Dinesh Sharma thanks Prez Murmu, PM Modi after appointment as Andaman and Nicobar Islands L-G
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) BJP Rajya Sabha member Dinesh Sharma on Sunday expressed gratitude for his appointment as Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and said he would fulfil his duty with complete devotion, honesty, and dedication. President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday appointed Dinesh Sharma as the Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The appointment will take effect from the date he assumes charge of the office, according to a press communique issued by Rashtrapati Bhavan. In a post on X, Sharma said, My heartfelt gratitude to Hon'ble President, Hon'ble Prime Minister, Hon'ble Home Minister, and the party's central leadership. For this important responsibility, I express my deepest gratitude from the heart to all esteemed elders, well-wishers, friends, and fellow citizens who have continuously inspired me with their good wishes and blessings. This is not merely a position for me, but a profound responsibility toward the Constitution, the nation, and public service. I pledge to fulfil this duty with complete devotion, honesty, and dedication. May your affection, trust, and blessings always remain with me in this manner, he added. Sharma, a senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and currently a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh, brings extensive administrative and academic experience to the role. Born on January 12, 1964, in Lucknow, he served as the Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 2017 to 2022 in the Yogi Adityanath government, handling portfolios related to higher education, technical education, science and technology, and information technology. Before that, he was elected Mayor of Lucknow twice -- first in 2006 and again in 2012 -- winning the second term by a record margin. A professor of commerce at the University of Lucknow since the early 1990s, Sharma has guided numerous research scholars and remains associated with academic work. He began his public life through student organisations and rose through the ranks of the BJP's youth wing before holding key organisational positions in the party. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a strategically important Union Territory in the Bay of Bengal, is administered by a Lieutenant Governor who serves as both the constitutional head and the head of the administration. The post carries significant responsibility for governance, development, and coordination with the central government, particularly in areas of security, tourism, infrastructure and environmental conservation. Admiral (Retd) Devendra Kumar Joshi has been serving as the Lieutenant Governor since October 2017. The fresh appointment marks a change in the leadership of the island territory. Dr Sharma is expected to take charge shortly.
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CM Yogi to visit Chitrakoot, distribute relief material to 800 flood-affected families
Lucknow, Sep 6 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will visit Chitrakoot district on Sunday to take stock of the situation in flood-affected areas and review relief and rehabilitation measures undertaken by the administration. During his visit, the Chief Minister will distribute relief material among 800 families affected by the recent floods. He will also provide land allocation certificates to families rendered homeless by the disaster, enabling them to secure land for residential use. In addition, eligible flood-affected families will receive financial assistance from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to help them recover from flood losses. The Chief Minister is expected to review the ground situation and assess the effectiveness of relief operations being carried out in the district. As part of his programme, CM Yogi will conduct an aerial survey of the flood-hit areas of Chitrakoot. The survey will enable him to assess the extent of flooding, damage to infrastructure and the condition of affected settlements. He will subsequently visit a night shelter, where he will interact directly with flood victims and listen to their concerns and difficulties. The Chief Minister is expected to seek information from affected residents regarding their immediate requirements and the assistance being provided by government agencies. Officials will also brief him on relief, rescue and rehabilitation efforts in the district. Several public representatives and dignitaries are scheduled to be present during the Chief Ministers visit. They include Minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi, District Panchayat Administrator Ashok Jatav, Chitrakoot Dham Karwi Municipal Council Chairman Narendra Gupta and Manikpur MLA Avinash Chandra Dwivedi, along with other officials and dignitaries. The visit is expected to provide an opportunity for the state government to directly review flood relief measures and address the concerns of affected families. The Chief Minister is also expected to review the ongoing operations and ensure that affected families receive timely assistance.
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Tensions Rise in Uttar Pradesh Following Mosque Demolition, Claims Congress Leader
Ajay Rai of the Congress party criticizes the Uttar Pradesh government for creating fear and tension after a mosque was demolished in Saharanpur. Tensions Rise in Uttar Pradesh Following Mosque Demolition, Claims Congress Leader
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2 killed as gas cylinder-laden truck hits bike
Villagers rescue two youths swept away in swollen Doonar river
3 teens die after bus rams motorbike in Kannauj
Woman killed, husband & son injured in clash over dumping cow dung in Banda
