Govts tighten security across temples

 In the UP Assembly, the opposition demanded it's pound of flesh. The assembly was adjourned for an hour as agitated BJP-BSP members raised anti-government slogans and stormed into the well of the house protesting against the blasts. Later, at a press conference, a sombre Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav said the blasts were the work of Pakistan-based terrorists and indicated those who wanted to wish in troubled waters would be making a mistake because the state government intended to work together with the centre to work out the case.

Yadav said he was getting full co-operation from the centre and also commended Patil for evincing deep concern over the tragedy. He said he had spoken to Patil five times since the blast and 'centre is extending all possible help.' On the opposition's demand for the dismissal of his government, Yadav said there must not be any attempt to gain mileage out of acts of terror. On being asked about AICC president Sonia Gandhi's visit to the city late last night, Yadav said: 'she did right by rushing immediately' but hastened to add that state PWD minister Shivpal Singh Yadav had arrived before her.