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Akhilesh accuses Yogi-led UP govt of large-scale mining in Chambal ravines

Yadav questioned whether the small and large hills near the historic Sumer Singh Fort had been transferred to regions like Basti and Gorakhpur

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav addresses a press conference at the party office, in Lucknow. (Photo: PTI)

Press Trust of India Lucknow

1 min read Last Updated : Apr 16 2025 | 10:28 AM IST

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Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday alleged large-scale illegal mining and environmental destruction in the Chambal ravines in Etawah, accusing UP government-led officials of facilitating the disappearance of entire hills.

In a strongly worded post on X, Yadav questioned whether the small and large hills near the historic Sumer Singh Fort had been "transferred" to regions like Basti and Gorakhpur in collusion with lower and higher-ranking officials.

कितनी सफ़ाई से साफ़ किया है। इटावा में शासन-प्रशासन की साँठगाँठ से गायब हुआ पहाड़। pic.twitter.com/VfcLjOls9Z
— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) April 16, 2025

He shared a video clip showing what appeared to be a partially flattened landscape where hills once stood.

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