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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said action against those accused in the alleged embezzlement of donations received at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya began immediately after the SIT submitted its report, asserting that those found guilty would not be spared. Addressing a public meeting in Deoria, Adityanath reiterated his warning against hurting people's faith. "Ayodhya is a symbol of the faith of all of us and of Sanatan Dharma. Do not cast an evil eye on Ayodhya. Learn to uphold the dignity of Lord Ram. We had said an SIT had been constituted and that action would begin as soon as its report was received," Adityanath said, recalling his remarks in Ayodhya on June 19. "The SIT report came and action started immediately. I assure you that, as I had said, we will separate truth from falsehood," he said. The chief minister said no one would be allowed to play with public faith and warned of strict action against anyone found guilty. "Playing with public sentiment i
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday condemned the alleged derogatory remarks made on social media against Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav's daughter and said such comments against any daughter were unacceptable. He said police action should be taken in the case but also suggested that Yadav "reign in" his party workers before they make remarks against others. Addressing a gathering in Azamgarh after inaugurating and laying the foundation stone of 39 development projects worth over Rs 955 crore, Adityanath said he directed police to register an FIR as soon as the matter came to his notice. "I was seeing recently that some people were making comments on social media against the daughter of Akhilesh Yadav ji. As soon as it came to my notice, I immediately told the police to register an FIR against it," he said. The chief minister said daughters should not be targeted and society should maintain dignity in public discourse. "A daughter is a daughter. We h
A fire broke out in a 12th-floor flat of a high-rise residential society in Sector 75 here on Friday morning, following which the building was evacuated as a precautionary measure, officials said. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the incident and directed officials to reach the spot immediately, according to a statement issued in Lucknow. "He instructed the authorities to expedite relief and rescue operations and ensure proper medical treatment for the injured, if any," it stated. The incident occurred around 8 am at the Ivy County society in Sector 75. Flames erupted from the flat on the 12th floor of the 28-storey building, and the fire spread rapidly, producing thick black smoke that was visible from nearby areas. Police and fire department teams reached the spot after receiving information and launched efforts to bring the blaze under control, an official said. Residents evacuated the building using the staircases when the fire broke out. Police stated
At least 33 people were killed on Wednesday after a powerful storm accompanied by heavy rains caused widespread damage in five districts of Uttar Pradesh, including Bhadohi, Fatehpur and Budaun, officials said. The officials said at least 16 persons have lost their lives in Bhadohi, nine in Fatehpur, five in Budaun, two in Chandauli and one in Sonbhadra district. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to provide compensation to people affected by unseasonal rain, thunderstorms and lightning strikes. He said relief work for the affected families should be completed within 24 hours. In Bhadohi, Additional District Magistrate Kunwar Virendra Kumar Maurya said reports were coming from several areas about uprooted trees, electricity poles and damaged houses. He said restoration and rescue operations faced difficulties because mobile networks were disrupted due to the storm. Maurya said sub-divisional magistrates, tehsildars, other district officials and police were ...
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday took part in a march to protest the defeat of the constitution amendment bill, saying it reflects the resentment among women against the "anti-women" attitude of the Congress, Samajwadi Party, TMC and the DMK. The government's Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill to implement women's quota and increase the number of Lok Sabha seats to 816 was defeated in the Lower House on Friday last. The 'Jan Aakrosh Malia Padyatra' began from Adityanath's official residence here on Kalidas marg and will culminate at the UP Assembly. Addressing party workers outside his residence before the commencement of the march, Adityanath said, "This march is a symbol of resentment prevailing in the country, especially among the 'aadhee abadee' (women) against the anti-women behaviour of the Congress, SP, TMC, and DMK". Adityanath along with his deputies Keshav Prasad Maury and Brajesh Pathak and other leaders of the BJP participated in the march. "Thi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said the newly made Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor will significantly boost connectivity and economic growth. Addressing a public gathering in Saharanpur ahead of the corridor's dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Adityanath congratulated people of the region and expressed gratitude to the prime minister, Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari and officials of the National Highways Authority of India for executing the project. Adityanath also paid tributes to B R Ambedkar on his birth anniversary. UP Governor Anandiben Patel, deputy chief ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, BJP state chief Pankaj Chaudhary, among others were present at the event in Saharanpur. They were virtually connected with the PM's event for the corridor inauguration taking place in Dehradun. "This Delhi-Baghpat-Saharanpur-Dehradun Economic Corridor is a major gift for the region. It will accelerate economic developme
The Uttar Pradesh government will recruit more than 81,000 personnel in the state police department during 2026-27, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said. According to an official statement issued late Thursday, Adityanath said the financial year 2026-27 will be crucial for youths aspiring to join the Uttar Pradesh Police, as preparations are underway to fill over 81,000 vacancies within the year. The chief minister made the remarks while conducting a comprehensive review of ongoing activities and future action plans of various units of the police department on Thursday night. He said the large-scale recruitment drive would not only generate employment opportunities for youths but also help build a capable, energetic and modern police force in the state. The statement said that more than 81,000 posts across various categories -- including sub-inspectors, civil police constables, radio assistant operators, computer operator grade-A, and confidential sub-inspectors -- are proposed to b
Industrialist Gautam Adani met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow and expressed support for the state's ambitious economic growth targets, officials said on Friday. Following the meeting on Thursday, Adani shared a post on X, praising the chief minister's vision for transforming Uttar Pradesh into a major economic powerhouse. The Adani Group chairman highlighted the roadmap presented by Adityanath, which aims to make Uttar Pradesh a USD 1 trillion economy by 2030 and expand it further to USD 6 trillion by 2047. "Some visions reshape nations. Hearing Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath lay out the roadmap for Viksit Uttar Pradesh was an unforgettable moment. A USD 1 trillion economy by 2030. USD 6 trillion by 2047. This is a declaration of what UP is capable of becoming," Adani posted on X early Friday. "The Adani Group is proud to contribute to UP's transformation through investments in key sectors such as power, defence, airports, logistics, industrial parks and da