Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Wednesday visited the disputed Ram Janmabhoomi site and several ancient temples in this pilgrim town, besides inspecting a probable location near Saryu river for a planned statue of Lord Ram.

His visit to Ram Janmabhoomi site came a day after the three-day Deepotsav ended, in which Korean First Lady Kim Jung-sook was the chief guest on the last day.

"He arrived in Ayodhya this morning around 8:30 am from Faizabad where he stayed at the Circuit House last night. First, he visited Hanuman Garhi, and then the Ram Janmabhoomi, where he spent some time," Faizabad BJP president Awadhesh Pandey said.

Pandey said he accompanied the chief minister at a few of the temple visits, during which Yogi also interacted with several religious leaders.

Security was stepped up at the Ram Janmabhoomi site, where a large number of people from across the country Wednesday visited on Diwali.

A police official said about 20,000 people visit the site on Diwali, almost double the footfall recorded on regular days, adding Yogi went in the morning.

Local residents said the chief minister had visited the birthplace of Lord Ram after last year's Deepotsav as well.

Yogi's visit to Ram Janambhomi site came at a time when the chorus has grown within the party and the Sangh Parivar, seeking construction of a temple there through an ordinance.

At present, a statue of Ram Lalla (child avatar of Lord Ram) is kept at the site, which attracts devotees from far and wide.

The Supreme Court recently fixed the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute cases for the first week of January next year before an appropriate bench, which will decide the schedule of hearing.&nbsp;

As many as 14 appeals have been filed against the 2010 Allahabad High Court judgement that suggested that the 2.77 acres of disputed land be partitioned equally among three parties - the Sunni Waqf Board, the Nirmohi Akhara and Ram Lalla.

Pandey said after visiting the Ramjanmabhoomi, Adityanath went to Kanak Bhawan temple and then to Sugriv Kila, located in the heart of Ayodhya. He then visited Maniram Das Ki Chavni and Digamber Akhada.

"Yogiji also inspected a site near Saryu river for a planned statue of Lord Ram there. He later went to Gorakhpur where he met children of a tribal village and attended a programme there," he said.

Pandey said one of the probable sites is a patch of land between the Ram Ghat Halt and railway bridge on Saryu, which Yogi inspected.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Incidentally, Ayodhya Mayor Rishikesh Upadhyay had recently said that plans are afoot to install a statue of Lord Ram on the banks of the Saryu river.

Pandey had Tuesday said that the option to resolve the Ayodhya dispute through community dialogue is "over" and the BJP will work towards the construction of a Ram Temple here through constitutional or legislative means.

The Faizabad BJP president also claimed that majority population of Ayodhya want to see the temple getting built as it is a "matter of faith" for them and "BJP is the only party that raises this issue for them".

Many experts have said that the Ayodhya land dispute matter should be taken up by the court after 2019 elections, as it might affect the voters.&nbsp;

The Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti, an umbrella body of Hindu seers, in New Delhi on Sunday had "directed" the Narendra Modi government to bring in a legislation or an ordinance to build the Ram temple in Ayodhya.&nbsp;

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Wednesday visited the disputed Ram Janmabhoomi site and several ancient temples in this pilgrim town, besides inspecting a probable location near Saryu river for a planned statue of Lord Ram.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Wednesday visited the disputed Ram Janmabhoomi site and several ancient temples in this pilgrim town, besides inspecting a probable location near Saryu river for a planned statue of Lord Ram. His visit to Ram Janmabhoomi site came a day after the three-day Deepotsav ended, in which Korean First Lady Kim Jung-sook was the chief guest on the last day. "He arrived in Ayodhya this morning around 8:30 am from Faizabad where he stayed at the Circuit House last night. First, he visited Hanuman Garhi, and then the Ram Janmabhoomi, where he spent some time," Faizabad BJP president Awadhesh Pandey said. Pandey said he accompanied the chief minister at a few of the temple visits, during which Yogi also interacted with several religious leaders. Security was stepped up at the Ram Janmabhoomi site, where a large number of people from across the country Wednesday visited on Diwali. A police official said about 20,000 people visit the site on Diwali, almost double the footfall recorded on regular days, adding Yogi went in the morning. Local residents said the chief minister had visited the birthplace of Lord Ram after last year's Deepotsav as well. Yogi's visit to Ram Janambhomi site came at a time when the chorus has grown within the party and the Sangh Parivar, seeking construction of a temple there through an ordinance. At present, a statue of Ram Lalla (child avatar of Lord Ram) is kept at the site, which attracts devotees from far and wide. The Supreme Court recently fixed the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute cases for the first week of January next year before an appropriate bench, which will decide the schedule of hearing. As many as 14 appeals have been filed against the 2010 Allahabad High Court judgement that suggested that the 2.77 acres of disputed land be partitioned equally among three parties - the Sunni Waqf Board, the Nirmohi Akhara and Ram Lalla. Pandey said after visiting the Ramjanmabhoomi, Adityanath went to Kanak Bhawan temple and then to Sugriv Kila, located in the heart of Ayodhya. He then visited Maniram Das Ki Chavni and Digamber Akhada. "Yogiji also inspected a site near Saryu river for a planned statue of Lord Ram there. He later went to Gorakhpur where he met children of a tribal village and attended a programme there," he said. Pandey said one of the probable sites is a patch of land between the Ram Ghat Halt and railway bridge on Saryu, which Yogi inspected. Incidentally, Ayodhya Mayor Rishikesh Upadhyay had recently said that plans are afoot to install a statue of Lord Ram on the banks of the Saryu river. Pandey had Tuesday said that the option to resolve the Ayodhya dispute through community dialogue is "over" and the BJP will work towards the construction of a Ram Temple here through constitutional or legislative means. The Faizabad BJP president also claimed that majority population of Ayodhya want to see the temple getting built as it is a "matter of faith" for them and "BJP is the only party that raises this issue for them". Many experts have said that the Ayodhya land dispute matter should be taken up by the court after 2019 elections, as it might affect the voters. The Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti, an umbrella body of Hindu seers, in New Delhi on Sunday had "directed" the Narendra Modi government to bring in a legislation or an ordinance to build the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

Yogi Adityanath visits Ram Janmabhoomi on Diwali, inspects site for planned Lord Ram statue

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Monday said a verdict on the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute may be a prerogative of the Supreme Court but a grand temple for Lord Ram will be built.

He also said&nbsp;installation of a grand statue of Lord Ram in Ayodhya should not be linked to construction of a Ram temple.

It will now be impossible to install a single stone bearing the name of Mughal emperor Babur, the BJP leader said, days after the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) declared it will not hesitate to launch an agitation for Ram temple at Ayodhya if needed.

"I have clearly said time and again on the issue of construction of a temple in Ayodhya that whenever there is a verdict on Ayodhya, it is the prerogative of the Supreme Court. But a grand temple for Ram Lalla will be built," Maurya told PTI.

"Now, it is simply impossible to install even a single stone bearing the name of Babur there," he added.

Stating that neither the petitioner nor the government can do anything in a matter pending before the court,&nbsp;Maurya said the installation of a grand statue of Lord Ram in Ayodhya should not be linked to construction of a Ram temple.

He was referring to Ayodhya Mayor Rishikesh Upadhyay statement last week that there is a proposal to install a 151-metre-tall statue of Lord Ram on the banks of the Saryu river in the town.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is likely to make an announcement on this on the occasion of "Dev Deepawali", the mayor said.

In Maurya's view, the matter should be seen as one linked to the development of Ayodhya.

He said building Lord Ram's statue and the Ram Temple movement are two different issues.

"We feel Ayodhya should be developed, and every devotee of Lord Ram also feels the same. In the past 15 years, there has been no development of Ayodhya. After our government was formed, the development of Ayodhya started. Ayodhya will be developed keeping in mind the devotion and faith which Ayodhya Naath (Lord Ram) commands," he said.

Hitting out at previous governments, the deputy chief minister said the government has worked to revive things related to the life of Lord Ram such as the Saryu 'aarti' and the Deepotsav, which had led to a continuous flow of people from different parts of India and the world into the town.

In a broadside against Rahul Gandhi, he said people of the country are questioning the 'janeudhari'&nbsp;(sacred Brahmanical thread) national president of the Congress and are seeking answers.

"On the one hand, he visits various temples only to mislead the people and, on the other, senior leaders of his party urge the Supreme Court not to hear the case until 2019. He must explain his intention behind this," Maurya said.

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Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Monday said a verdict on the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute may be a prerogative of the Supreme Court but a grand temple for Lord Ram will be built.

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Monday said a verdict on the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute may be a prerogative of the Supreme Court but a grand temple for Lord Ram will be built. He also said installation of a grand statue of Lord Ram in Ayodhya should not be linked to construction of a Ram temple. It will now be impossible to install a single stone bearing the name of Mughal emperor Babur, the BJP leader said, days after the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) declared it will not hesitate to launch an agitation for Ram temple at Ayodhya if needed. "I have clearly said time and again on the issue of construction of a temple in Ayodhya that whenever there is a verdict on Ayodhya, it is the prerogative of the Supreme Court. But a grand temple for Ram Lalla will be built," Maurya told PTI. "Now, it is simply impossible to install even a single stone bearing the name of Babur there," he added. Stating that neither the petitioner nor the government can do anything in a matter pending before the court, Maurya said the installation of a grand statue of Lord Ram in Ayodhya should not be linked to construction of a Ram temple. He was referring to Ayodhya Mayor Rishikesh Upadhyay statement last week that there is a proposal to install a 151-metre-tall statue of Lord Ram on the banks of the Saryu river in the town. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is likely to make an announcement on this on the occasion of "Dev Deepawali", the mayor said. In Maurya's view, the matter should be seen as one linked to the development of Ayodhya. He said building Lord Ram's statue and the Ram Temple movement are two different issues. "We feel Ayodhya should be developed, and every devotee of Lord Ram also feels the same. In the past 15 years, there has been no development of Ayodhya. After our government was formed, the development of Ayodhya started. Ayodhya will be developed keeping in mind the devotion and faith which Ayodhya Naath (Lord Ram) commands," he said. Hitting out at previous governments, the deputy chief minister said the government has worked to revive things related to the life of Lord Ram such as the Saryu 'aarti' and the Deepotsav, which had led to a continuous flow of people from different parts of India and the world into the town. In a broadside against Rahul Gandhi, he said people of the country are questioning the 'janeudhari' (sacred Brahmanical thread) national president of the Congress and are seeking answers. "On the one hand, he visits various temples only to mislead the people and, on the other, senior leaders of his party urge the Supreme Court not to hear the case until 2019. He must explain his intention behind this," Maurya said.

Lord Ram's statue should not be linked with Ram temple: Keshav Maurya

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday inaugurated the 'Krishi Kumbh' in Lucknow as he expressed hope that the event will pave the way for new technology to be imbibed in the agriculture sector.

Addressing the event via video conference, he appreciated the Uttar Pradesh government for its efforts in augmenting the procurement of foodgrains.&nbsp;

Amid concerns over rising level of air pollution in the national capital, Modi emphasised on the need to evolve new technologies and ways that will help eliminate the need for farmers to burn crop stubble.

Modi asserted the farmers take the country forward and reiterated his government's commitment to double their income by 2022.&nbsp;

He said, a series of steps have been taken to reduce farm input costs and raise profits and noted that a large number of solar pumps will be installed in farms across the country in the near future.&nbsp;

The PM said the government is working to deliver the benefits of science to agriculture and the Rice Research Centre being set up in Varanasi is a step in this direction.

Modi also spoke of the importance of value addition in farming and said steps are being taken in the food processing sector.&nbsp;

After Green Revolution, he said, the focus is now on improving milk and honey production.&nbsp;

Addressing the gathering, the PM called for discussion on matters such as judicious use of water resources, better technology for storage and use of latest technology in farming during the event.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday inaugurated the 'Krishi Kumbh' in Lucknow as he expressed hope that the event will pave the way for new technology to be imbibed in the agriculture sector.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday inaugurated the 'Krishi Kumbh' in Lucknow as he expressed hope that the event will pave the way for new technology to be imbibed in the agriculture sector. Addressing the event via video conference, he appreciated the Uttar Pradesh government for its efforts in augmenting the procurement of foodgrains. Amid concerns over rising level of air pollution in the national capital, Modi emphasised on the need to evolve new technologies and ways that will help eliminate the need for farmers to burn crop stubble. Modi asserted the farmers take the country forward and reiterated his government's commitment to double their income by 2022. He said, a series of steps have been taken to reduce farm input costs and raise profits and noted that a large number of solar pumps will be installed in farms across the country in the near future. The PM said the government is working to deliver the benefits of science to agriculture and the Rice Research Centre being set up in Varanasi is a step in this direction. Modi also spoke of the importance of value addition in farming and said steps are being taken in the food processing sector. After Green Revolution, he said, the focus is now on improving milk and honey production. Addressing the gathering, the PM called for discussion on matters such as judicious use of water resources, better technology for storage and use of latest technology in farming during the event.

PM Modi bats for new technology in agriculture sector

Samajwadi Secular Morcha (SSM) leader Shivpal Singh Yadav on Friday said his party will not field its candidate on the seat from which Samajwadi Party (SP) founder and his elder brother Mulayam Singh Yadav will contest the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

In August this year, Shivpal Singh Yadav had announced that his party will contest all 80 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh.

He said he has also invited the SP patriarch to contest the elections on a ticket from his front.

The SSM will support Mulayam Singh Yadav if he chooses to contest the elections from any other party, Shivpal Singh Yadav told reporters after inaugurating his party's office in Uttar Pradesh.

The SSM will not field its candidate on the seat from where 'Netaji' (Mulayam Singh Yadav) will contest, but it will contest all the other seats in the state, he said.

Shivpal Singh Yadav quit the SP and launched his party on August 29 after a feud with SP president and his nephew Akhilesh Yadav. 
The SSM leader said he floated his party with his elder brother's permission.

"We floated the Morcha after taking permission of 'Netaji' not once, but thrice...His blessings are always with me," he said.

Asked about SP president Akhilesh Yadav's reaction to his party, Shivpal Singh Yadav said he will not speak about individuals.&nbsp;

He claimed that all the political parties were perturbed by the growing public support for the SSM, adding that none of them will be able to form the government at the Centre or in the state without his party.

Shivpal Singh Yadav said his party is fighting for people's issues, while the others have chosen to remain mute spectators.

He said his party's fight has always been directly against the BJP and called on the like-minded parties and people to connect with the SSM.&nbsp;

Samajwadi Secular Morcha (SSM) leader Shivpal Singh Yadav on Friday said his party will not field its candidate on the seat from which Samajwadi Party (SP) founder and his elder brother Mulayam Singh Yadav will contest the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Samajwadi Secular Morcha (SSM) leader Shivpal Singh Yadav on Friday said his party will not field its candidate on the seat from which Samajwadi Party (SP) founder and his elder brother Mulayam Singh Yadav will contest the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. In August this year, Shivpal Singh Yadav had announced that his party will contest all 80 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh. He said he has also invited the SP patriarch to contest the elections on a ticket from his front. The SSM will support Mulayam Singh Yadav if he chooses to contest the elections from any other party, Shivpal Singh Yadav told reporters after inaugurating his party's office in Uttar Pradesh. The SSM will not field its candidate on the seat from where 'Netaji' (Mulayam Singh Yadav) will contest, but it will contest all the other seats in the state, he said. Shivpal Singh Yadav quit the SP and launched his party on August 29 after a feud with SP president and his nephew Akhilesh Yadav. The SSM leader said he floated his party with his elder brother's permission. "We floated the Morcha after taking permission of 'Netaji' not once, but thrice...His blessings are always with me," he said. Asked about SP president Akhilesh Yadav's reaction to his party, Shivpal Singh Yadav said he will not speak about individuals. He claimed that all the political parties were perturbed by the growing public support for the SSM, adding that none of them will be able to form the government at the Centre or in the state without his party. Shivpal Singh Yadav said his party is fighting for people's issues, while the others have chosen to remain mute spectators. He said his party's fight has always been directly against the BJP and called on the like-minded parties and people to connect with the SSM.

Samajwadi Secular Morcha will not field candidate against Mulayam: Shivpal Singh Yadav 

The former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand Narayan Dutt Tiwari died Thursday in Delhi.

Tiwari breathed his last at Delhi's Max Hospital in Saket. Thursday was also Tiwari's birthday.&nbsp;

Tiwari had been admitted to hospital last September after suffering a brain stroke.&nbsp;

The veteran Congressman was the only politician to have served as the chief minister of two states. He was a three-time chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand (which is where he was from)&nbsp;chief minister from 2002-2007.&nbsp;

Tiwari also served as a union minister in several Congress-led governments. He has been both a union finance and foreign minister.&nbsp;

And in the 1990's, his name was bandied about as a possible prime ministerial candidate.&nbsp;

Tiwari broke from the Congress, forming the Congress (T) along with veteran Congress leader Arjun Singh in 1995 during the tenure of then prime minister P V Narasimha Rao, but he returned to the fold in Sonia Gandhi took charge of the party.&nbsp;

From 2007 until 2009, Tiwari served as the governor of Andhra Pradesh, but was forced to resign following a sex scandal. His son, Rohit Shekhar Tiwari, had joined the BJP in January last year ahead of the Assembly elections in Uttarakhand.

Tiwari was born on October 18, 1925 in Nainital and held a law degree from Allahabad University.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders of various parties expressed grief over his demise.

"Saddened by the passing away of Shri ND Tiwari Ji. A towering leader, he was known for his administrative skills. He will be remembered for his efforts towards industrial growth &amp; working for the progress of UP &amp; Uttarakhand, a state he steered in its initial days," the Prime Minister tweeted.

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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat and his Uttar Pradesh counterpart Yogi Adityanath too conveyed their condolences.

Rawat said Tiwari's death was a "personal loss".

"The void left in Indian politics by his departure, will be very difficult to fill," he said. "Uttarakhand will never forget his contributions," Rawat tweeted.&nbsp;

Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala also condoled the death of the party veteran.

"My deepest condolences on the passing away of veteran Congress leader, Former Union Minister, Former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh &amp; Uttarakhand, Shri N D Tiwari ji," he tweeted.&nbsp;

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The former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand Narayan Dutt Tiwari died Thursday in Delhi. Tiwari breathed his last at Delhi's Max Hospital in Saket.

The former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand Narayan Dutt Tiwari died Thursday in Delhi. Tiwari breathed his last at Delhi's Max Hospital in Saket. Thursday was also Tiwari's birthday. Tiwari had been admitted to hospital last September after suffering a brain stroke. The veteran Congressman was the only politician to have served as the chief minister of two states. He was a three-time chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand (which is where he was from) chief minister from 2002-2007. Tiwari also served as a union minister in several Congress-led governments. He has been both a union finance and foreign minister. And in the 1990's, his name was bandied about as a possible prime ministerial candidate. Tiwari broke from the Congress, forming the Congress (T) along with veteran Congress leader Arjun Singh in 1995 during the tenure of then prime minister P V Narasimha Rao, but he returned to the fold in Sonia Gandhi took charge of the party. From 2007 until 2009, Tiwari served as the governor of Andhra Pradesh, but was forced to resign following a sex scandal. His son, Rohit Shekhar Tiwari, had joined the BJP in January last year ahead of the Assembly elections in Uttarakhand. Tiwari was born on October 18, 1925 in Nainital and held a law degree from Allahabad University. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders of various parties expressed grief over his demise. "Saddened by the passing away of Shri ND Tiwari Ji. A towering leader, he was known for his administrative skills. He will be remembered for his efforts towards industrial growth & working for the progress of UP & Uttarakhand, a state he steered in its initial days," the Prime Minister tweeted. Saddened by the passing away of Shri ND Tiwari Ji. A towering leader, he was known for his administrative skills. He will be remembered for his efforts towards industrial growth & working for the progress of UP & Uttarakhand, a state he steered in its initial days. My condolences — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 18, 2018 × Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat and his Uttar Pradesh counterpart Yogi Adityanath too conveyed their condolences. Rawat said Tiwari's death was a "personal loss". "The void left in Indian politics by his departure, will be very difficult to fill," he said. "Uttarakhand will never forget his contributions," Rawat tweeted. Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala also condoled the death of the party veteran. "My deepest condolences on the passing away of veteran Congress leader, Former Union Minister, Former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh & Uttarakhand, Shri N D Tiwari ji," he tweeted. (With inputs from PTI)

Former CM of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand ND Tiwari dead at 93

Recent happenings in Gujarat are unfortunate. I thought the Constitution of India guaranteed free movement of its citizens throughout the country. Hence, what is happening is certainly not acceptable.

Now, the revelation has come out that certain sub-ethnic group's involvement is being suspected. A leader of the said ethnic group, who is sitting MLA from the opposition side, has been suspected of engineering the exodus of workers of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar from Gujarat. To what extent will they go and where will this all end?

Gujarat, over the course of my innumerable visits, has endeared itself to me, and its people are of enterprising nature. Knowing them so, I do not think any ordinary Gujarati will support this.

Not new

At the same time, it is also borne by the record that this is not new in India. Oft and on we have such sons-of-soil and other movements happening in different parts of the country, in different states of India at different points of time.

I remember in the recent past, I had to cancel my visit in a place close to Ramnagaram, near Mysuru, because there were disturbances en route at Mandya, on account of an unacceptable Supreme Court Order in the Cauvery dispute case. I had to return from Bengaluru on that day in September 2016.

Karnataka incidents

The state of Karnataka witnesses two kinds of movements to drive away other ethnic groups. In cases of specific discord on the interests of the state with neighbouring Tamil Nadu, the local Tamils are attacked. This is reciprocated in equal measure by their Tamilian counterparts against Kannadigas.

The other kind is a general disdain for people from Northeastern states, who are such friendly people and always likeable in the face of fiercest persecution in most parts of India outside their region.

Maharashtra incidents

Events such as these are common and repetitive in Mumbai and other cities of Maharashtra. Some political parties have eked out their survival out of such an in-group political ideology. Call it the Shiv Sena or MNS and whatever, it is indeed a reality. The migrants from UP/ Bihar are referred to with disdain as 'bhaiyyas'.

No matter how long they might be staying in the state, they are persecuted. In fact, on this, I have made references in my book also as to how this repeatedly creates a law and order problem in Maharashtra requiring the Union government's intervention. These are realities of India, and one wishes they do not exist.

Negative stereotype outgroups

In this context, one prominent and highly-respected social anthropologist, Prof Sachidanda, whose works we used to devour in the 1980s, has opined that every hamlet, village, community, caste, and other formations always regard any intruder into the group with disdain. This phenomenon he names as negative stereotype outgroup. This trend in Maharashtra has now extended to Gujarat, where migrants from UP/ Bihar have become negative stereotype outgroups.

Why do migrations take place

When it comes to the question of sacrificing their self-esteem and security, why does the population of UP and Bihar have to migrate? This is a question that is not asked enough. This is a question the politicians of these states owe an answer.

Whenever there is an attack or untoward incident or movement, these politicians resort to all sorts of rhetoric. I underline, I do not support this trend. But we have to address the genesis of the problem.

Politicians to blame in UP and Bihar

Let us now recall that Lalu Prasad Yadav ruled Bihar for more than a decade. Nitish Kumar, the present CM, with different allies has ruled the state for more than 10 years. Mayawati and Mulayam's parties ruled Uttar Pradesh for close to two decades alternatively, till 2017.&nbsp;

A comparison to this is Narendra Modi, who was CM for about 12 years in Gujarat. See the difference in developmental levels between Gujarat and UP/ Bihar.&nbsp;

Highest investments in pre-1991

Let me also underline one more salient point. During the pre-1991 era, the amount of investments in terms of public sector in UP and Bihar were overwhelming, and other states had miniscule share in comparison.

Also, in that era, location of public sector investments as per the then Industrial Policy and, due to their political might, many private investments were also happening in these two states. Further, Bihar before 2000 was a combined Bihar in which the amount of natural endowments like mineral wealth, etc. are incomparable.&nbsp;

Poor state governance

Still, due to poor governance, these two states could not harness the assets and their poor population remains poor and have to leave the state in search of employment. Will any politician from these two states answer for this?

I underline that what happened in Gujarat is unpardonable, and those behind this should be prosecuted as per law. 
 
(This article was originally published on DNA. Read the <a href="http://zeenews.india.com/blogs/hate-against-migrants-not-new-in-india-but-there-is-more-to-it-than-meets-the-eye-2147584.html">original article</a>)

(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

 
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Recent happenings in Gujarat are unfortunate. I thought the Constitution of India guaranteed free movement of its citizens throughout the country. Hence, what is happening is certainly not acceptable.

Recent happenings in Gujarat are unfortunate. I thought the Constitution of India guaranteed free movement of its citizens throughout the country. Hence, what is happening is certainly not acceptable. Now, the revelation has come out that certain sub-ethnic group's involvement is being suspected. A leader of the said ethnic group, who is sitting MLA from the opposition side, has been suspected of engineering the exodus of workers of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar from Gujarat. To what extent will they go and where will this all end? Gujarat, over the course of my innumerable visits, has endeared itself to me, and its people are of enterprising nature. Knowing them so, I do not think any ordinary Gujarati will support this. Not new At the same time, it is also borne by the record that this is not new in India. Oft and on we have such sons-of-soil and other movements happening in different parts of the country, in different states of India at different points of time. I remember in the recent past, I had to cancel my visit in a place close to Ramnagaram, near Mysuru, because there were disturbances en route at Mandya, on account of an unacceptable Supreme Court Order in the Cauvery dispute case. I had to return from Bengaluru on that day in September 2016. Karnataka incidents The state of Karnataka witnesses two kinds of movements to drive away other ethnic groups. In cases of specific discord on the interests of the state with neighbouring Tamil Nadu, the local Tamils are attacked. This is reciprocated in equal measure by their Tamilian counterparts against Kannadigas. The other kind is a general disdain for people from Northeastern states, who are such friendly people and always likeable in the face of fiercest persecution in most parts of India outside their region. Maharashtra incidents Events such as these are common and repetitive in Mumbai and other cities of Maharashtra. Some political parties have eked out their survival out of such an in-group political ideology. Call it the Shiv Sena or MNS and whatever, it is indeed a reality. The migrants from UP/ Bihar are referred to with disdain as 'bhaiyyas'. No matter how long they might be staying in the state, they are persecuted. In fact, on this, I have made references in my book also as to how this repeatedly creates a law and order problem in Maharashtra requiring the Union government's intervention. These are realities of India, and one wishes they do not exist. Negative stereotype outgroups In this context, one prominent and highly-respected social anthropologist, Prof Sachidanda, whose works we used to devour in the 1980s, has opined that every hamlet, village, community, caste, and other formations always regard any intruder into the group with disdain. This phenomenon he names as negative stereotype outgroup. This trend in Maharashtra has now extended to Gujarat, where migrants from UP/ Bihar have become negative stereotype outgroups. Why do migrations take place When it comes to the question of sacrificing their self-esteem and security, why does the population of UP and Bihar have to migrate? This is a question that is not asked enough. This is a question the politicians of these states owe an answer. Whenever there is an attack or untoward incident or movement, these politicians resort to all sorts of rhetoric. I underline, I do not support this trend. But we have to address the genesis of the problem. Politicians to blame in UP and Bihar Let us now recall that Lalu Prasad Yadav ruled Bihar for more than a decade. Nitish Kumar, the present CM, with different allies has ruled the state for more than 10 years. Mayawati and Mulayam's parties ruled Uttar Pradesh for close to two decades alternatively, till 2017. A comparison to this is Narendra Modi, who was CM for about 12 years in Gujarat. See the difference in developmental levels between Gujarat and UP/ Bihar. Highest investments in pre-1991 Let me also underline one more salient point. During the pre-1991 era, the amount of investments in terms of public sector in UP and Bihar were overwhelming, and other states had miniscule share in comparison. Also, in that era, location of public sector investments as per the then Industrial Policy and, due to their political might, many private investments were also happening in these two states. Further, Bihar before 2000 was a combined Bihar in which the amount of natural endowments like mineral wealth, etc. are incomparable. Poor state governance Still, due to poor governance, these two states could not harness the assets and their poor population remains poor and have to leave the state in search of employment. Will any politician from these two states answer for this? I underline that what happened in Gujarat is unpardonable, and those behind this should be prosecuted as per law. (This article was originally published on DNA. Read the original article) (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Hate against migrants not new, but there is more to it than meets the eye

Seven people are dead and 21 have been injured after the New Farakka Express train derailed near Harchandpur in Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli district.&nbsp;

Nine coaches and the engine of the train jumped the tracks 50 metres from Harchandpur railway station. The accident took place at about 6.05 am Wednesday morning.

The train was heading to New Delhi from Malda in West Bengal.&nbsp;

The injured have been taken to hospital. There are fears though that the death toll may rise.&nbsp;

"All passengers evacuated. Special&nbsp;train is being arranged to take them. It may take 24-36 hours for completion of clearance operations," the Northern Railways DRM told ANI.&nbsp;

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The National Disaster Response Force meanwhile said there was no "live victim"&nbsp;trapped in the wreckage.&nbsp;

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6 died at the site of incident&amp;27 injured taken to hospital. 1 declared dead at the hospital. There is no live victim trapped now: Sanjeev Kumar, Team Commander NDRF, on New Farakka Express Train derailment near Harchandpur railway station this morning. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Raebareli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Raebareli</a> <a href="https://t.co/HeN6n9qWtr">pic.twitter.com/HeN6n9qWtr</a>
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Railway Minister Piyush Goyal announced ex-gratia&nbsp;payment of Rs 5 lakh to the next of the kin of each of the deceased, Rs 1 lakh to those with serious injuries, and Rs 50,000 to those with minor injuries. He has also ordered an enquiry into the accident, which will be conducted by the&nbsp;Commission of Railway Safety, Northern Circle.&nbsp;

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced ex-gratia payment of Rs 2 lakh to the next of the kin of each the deceased and Rs 50,000 to those with serious injuries.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meanwhile tweeted that he was "anguished by the loss of lives".&nbsp;

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Emergency helpline numbers have been set up at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction (what used to be Mughalsarai Junction) in UP and at Patna railway station in Bihar.&nbsp;

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Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction — BSNL: 05412-254145, Railway phone no.: 027-73677.

Patna station — BSNL: 0612-2202290, 0612-2202291, 0612-220229, Railway phone no.: 025-83288.&nbsp;

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ANI reported that Goyal had directed effective relief and rescue operations and that the "best possible medical help" be provided to the injured.&nbsp;

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ANI reported earlier that Adityanath had taken cognisance of the accident and had directed the Harchandpur DM, SP, health authorities and NDRF to provide "all possible relief".&nbsp;

Seven people are dead and 21 have been injured after the New Farakka Express train derailed near Harchandpur in Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli district. Nine coaches and the engine of the train jumped the tracks 50 metres from Harchandpur railway station.

Seven people are dead and 21 have been injured after the New Farakka Express train derailed near Harchandpur in Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli district. Nine coaches and the engine of the train jumped the tracks 50 metres from Harchandpur railway station. The accident took place at about 6.05 am Wednesday morning. The train was heading to New Delhi from Malda in West Bengal. The injured have been taken to hospital. There are fears though that the death toll may rise. "All passengers evacuated. Special train is being arranged to take them. It may take 24-36 hours for completion of clearance operations," the Northern Railways DRM told ANI. 7 dead,21 injured after engine&9 coaches derailed.Injured taken to Dist Hospital in #Raebareli.All passengers evacuated.Special train is being arranged to take them. It may take 24-36 hrs for completion of clearance op:DRM Northern Railways on New Farakka Express Train derailment pic.twitter.com/UQOh3hHFIw — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 10, 2018 × The National Disaster Response Force meanwhile said there was no "live victim" trapped in the wreckage. 6 died at the site of incident&27 injured taken to hospital. 1 declared dead at the hospital. There is no live victim trapped now: Sanjeev Kumar, Team Commander NDRF, on New Farakka Express Train derailment near Harchandpur railway station this morning. #Raebareli pic.twitter.com/HeN6n9qWtr — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 10, 2018 × Railway Minister Piyush Goyal announced ex-gratia payment of Rs 5 lakh to the next of the kin of each of the deceased, Rs 1 lakh to those with serious injuries, and Rs 50,000 to those with minor injuries. He has also ordered an enquiry into the accident, which will be conducted by the Commission of Railway Safety, Northern Circle. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced ex-gratia payment of Rs 2 lakh to the next of the kin of each the deceased and Rs 50,000 to those with serious injuries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi meanwhile tweeted that he was "anguished by the loss of lives". Anguished by the loss of lives due to a rail accident in Raebareli. Condolences to the bereaved families and I pray that the injured recover quickly. UP Government, Railways and NDRF are ensuring all possible assistance at the site of the accident: PM @narendramodi — PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 10, 2018 × #SpotVisuals: Rescue and relief operations are underway at the spot where 9 coaches of New Farakka Express train derailed in #Raebareli. 7 people died in the accident, 21 injured. pic.twitter.com/JwukreeWVY — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 10, 2018 × Emergency helpline numbers have been set up at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction (what used to be Mughalsarai Junction) in UP and at Patna railway station in Bihar. The numbers are: Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction — BSNL: 05412-254145, Railway phone no.: 027-73677. Patna station — BSNL: 0612-2202290, 0612-2202291, 0612-220229, Railway phone no.: 025-83288. New Farakka Express train derailment in #Raebareli: Railway Min has directed to effectively undertake relief&rescue op & provide best possible medical help to the injured. He has ordered an inquiry which will be conducted by Commission of Railway Safety, Northern Circle(file pic) pic.twitter.com/llzbLCMWJk — ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2018 × ANI reported that Goyal had directed effective relief and rescue operations and that the "best possible medical help" be provided to the injured. CM Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the train accident 50 m from Harchandpur railway station. He has directed the DM, SP, health authorities and NDRF to provide all possible relief and rescue. https://t.co/YRVTNQTqNw — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 10, 2018 × ANI reported earlier that Adityanath had taken cognisance of the accident and had directed the Harchandpur DM, SP, health authorities and NDRF to provide "all possible relief".

UP: Seven dead, 21 injured after New Farakka Express train derails near Raebareli

Six people are dead and 20 have been injured after the New Farakka Express train derailed near Harchandpur in Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli district.&nbsp;

ANI reported that six coaches of the train ran off the tracks 50 metres from Harchandpur railway station. The accident took place at about 6.05 am Wednesday morning.

The train was headed to New Delhi from Malda town in West Bengal.&nbsp;

The injured have been taken to hospital. There are fears though that the number of fatalities may rise.&nbsp;

All train lines passing through the accident site have been blocked.&nbsp;

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National Disaster Response Force&nbsp;teams from Lucknow and Varanasi meanwhile have reached the spot.&nbsp;

ANI added that UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the accident and has directed the Harchandpur DM, SP, health authorities and NDRF to provide "all possible relief".&nbsp;

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Emergency helpline numbers meanwhile have been set up at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction (what used to be Mughalsarai Junction) in UP and at Patna railway station in Bihar.&nbsp;

The numbers are:

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction — BSNL: 05412-254145, Railway phone no.: 027-73677.

Patna station — BSNL: 0612-2202290, 0612-2202291, 0612-220229, Railway phone no.: 025-83288.&nbsp;

Six people are dead and 20 have been injured after the New Farakka Express train derailed near Harchandpur in Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli district. ANI reported that six coaches of the train ran off the tracks 50 metres from Harchandpur railway station.

Six people are dead and 20 have been injured after the New Farakka Express train derailed near Harchandpur in Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli district. ANI reported that six coaches of the train ran off the tracks 50 metres from Harchandpur railway station. The accident took place at about 6.05 am Wednesday morning. The train was headed to New Delhi from Malda town in West Bengal. The injured have been taken to hospital. There are fears though that the number of fatalities may rise. All train lines passing through the accident site have been blocked. #SpotVisuals from Raebareli: 5 died, several injured after 6 coaches of New Farakka Express train derailed 50 m from Harchandpur railway station this morning. NDRF teams from Lucknow and Varanasi have reached the spot. pic.twitter.com/aK1jiAuReV — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 10, 2018 × National Disaster Response Force teams from Lucknow and Varanasi meanwhile have reached the spot. ANI added that UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the accident and has directed the Harchandpur DM, SP, health authorities and NDRF to provide "all possible relief". CM Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the train accident 50 m from Harchandpur railway station. He has directed the DM, SP, health authorities and NDRF to provide all possible relief and rescue. https://t.co/YRVTNQTqNw — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 10, 2018 × Emergency helpline numbers meanwhile have been set up at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction (what used to be Mughalsarai Junction) in UP and at Patna railway station in Bihar. The numbers are: Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction — BSNL: 05412-254145, Railway phone no.: 027-73677. Patna station — BSNL: 0612-2202290, 0612-2202291, 0612-220229, Railway phone no.: 025-83288.

UP: Six dead, 20 injured after New Farakka Express train derails in Harchandpur

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Five people are dead and several have been injured after the New Farakka Express train derailed near Harchandpur in Uttar Pradesh.&nbsp;

ANI reported that six coaches of the train ran off the tracks 50 metres from Harchandpur railway station.&nbsp;

 
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There has also been speculation as to who might replace Haley, with Trump saying might be his daughter Ivanka.&nbsp;

UP: 5 dead, several injured after New Farakka Express train derails in Harchandpur Five people are dead and several have been injured after the New Farakka Express train derailed near Harchandpur in Uttar Pradesh.

UP: 5 dead, several injured after New Farakka Express train derails in Harchandpur Five people are dead and several have been injured after the New Farakka Express train derailed near Harchandpur in Uttar Pradesh. ANI reported that six coaches of the train ran off the tracks 50 metres from Harchandpur railway station. Nikki Haley resigns from Trump cabinet, speculation is she might run against him in 2020 U.S Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley exits President Donald Trump's cabinet as the most high-profile female member, potentially putting her back into play as a candidate for a Republican Party struggling with women voters. In her out-of-the-blue announcement on Tuesday, Haley, 46, pointedly tried to shut down talk that she would run for any office in 2020, including challenging Trump in his re-election bid. But that hardly stopped Washington from playing a new round in its favourite parlour game: Who's running for what? President, vice president and U.S. senator were all on the table. Trump says he has not read UN global warming report but is sceptical US President Donald Trump said he has yet to read a UN report warning of global warming-caused chaos unless drastic action is taken and added that he is sceptical. The landmark report released Monday said that time is running out to avert climate-induced disaster. The Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change (IPCC) declared it had "high confidence" in its predictions. At the White House, Trump said he has not read it yet. Trump says next summit with North Korea's Kim after US midterm elections US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday his second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un would be held after US congressional elections on Nov. 6. Speaking to reporters as he flew to Iowa for a political rally, Trump said: "It’ll be after the midterms. I just can't leave now." Ivanka would be 'dynamite' UN envoy: Trump US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley abruptly announced her resignation on Tuesday. Haley will step down at the end of the year. There has been speculation that Haley might run against Donald Trump in the 2020 elections. There has also been speculation as to who might replace Haley, with Trump saying might be his daughter Ivanka.

News brief: Big stories of the day

Speaking on the issue of the alleged attacks on people hailing from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that he was informed by Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani that no such incident has taken place in three past three days and that people are spreading rumours in this regard.

He told ANI, "Gujarat Chief Minister has clearly told me that no such incident has taken place in last three days. People who are envious of development in Gujarat are spreading such rumours. Effective steps have been taken by the Gujarat government."

Non-Gujaratis, especially those hailing from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar were allegedly attacked recently after a native of Bihar was arrested for allegedly raping a 14-month-old girl in Sabarkantha district recently.

Meanwhile, Rupani appealed to people to maintain peace in the state and said, "The situation is under control in Gujarat. I appeal to people to maintain peace and brotherhood. The culprit of the rape case was arrested within 24 hours. We will ensure severe punishment for the culprit."

Speaking on the matter, Deputy Superintendent of Police of Vadodara, Haresh Mewada said, "Labourers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar working in Param Industries and one another company were attacked after a message got viral, which said 'because of migrant workers, state people do not get work. So, make them move out of the state'."

He further said that 13 people have been arrested in this regard. "On the basis of an FIR filed by the injured, a case has been registered. Four juvenile accused has been detained while 13 accused have been arrested."

Speaking on the issue of the alleged attacks on people hailing from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that he was informed by Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani that no such incident has taken place in three past three days and that people are spreading rumours in this regard.

Speaking on the issue of the alleged attacks on people hailing from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that he was informed by Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani that no such incident has taken place in three past three days and that people are spreading rumours in this regard. He told ANI, "Gujarat Chief Minister has clearly told me that no such incident has taken place in last three days. People who are envious of development in Gujarat are spreading such rumours. Effective steps have been taken by the Gujarat government." Non-Gujaratis, especially those hailing from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar were allegedly attacked recently after a native of Bihar was arrested for allegedly raping a 14-month-old girl in Sabarkantha district recently. Meanwhile, Rupani appealed to people to maintain peace in the state and said, "The situation is under control in Gujarat. I appeal to people to maintain peace and brotherhood. The culprit of the rape case was arrested within 24 hours. We will ensure severe punishment for the culprit." Speaking on the matter, Deputy Superintendent of Police of Vadodara, Haresh Mewada said, "Labourers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar working in Param Industries and one another company were attacked after a message got viral, which said 'because of migrant workers, state people do not get work. So, make them move out of the state'." He further said that 13 people have been arrested in this regard. "On the basis of an FIR filed by the injured, a case has been registered. Four juvenile accused has been detained while 13 accused have been arrested."

No attack on UP, Bihar people: Rupani assures Adityanath

The police have so far arrested 342 people from various parts of Gujarat for allegedly attacking non-Gujaratis, especially those hailing from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, following the rape of a 14-month-old girl in Sabarkantha district, a senior officer said on Sunday.

Non-Gujaratis were targeted and hate messages circulated against them on social media after a native of Bihar was arrested for allegedly raping the toddler on September 28.

"Six districts have mainly been affected (by the violence), with Mehsana and Sabarkantha being the worst hit. In these districts, 42 cases have been lodged and so far we have arrested 342 accused. More arrests will be made as names of the accused come up during investigation," Director General of Police Shivanand Jha told reporters.

He said 17 companies of State Reserve Police (SRP) have been deployed in the affected areas.

"Security of areas inhabited by non-Gujaratis and the factories where they work has been increased. Police have also increased patrolling in these areas," he added.

Two cases have been lodged for spreading rumours on social media which led to violence, the DGP said.

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Responding to a question about the exodus of non-Gujaratis following the attacks, Jha said they may be leaving for their native states in view of the upcoming festive season.

"If people are leaving for home for a festival, it should not be seen otherwise. I have told my officers to visit residential areas, and if required, visit bus stands and railway stations and if people are found leaving due to fear, (then to) persuade them to come back," he said.

Police officials in Gandhinagar, the worst-affected district, have been directed to organise camps and communicate with local leaders to convince the people to stay, he said.

Additional forces and vehicles are being provided in districts which have asked for them to ensure safety of the non-Gujarati residents, he added.

The police have so far arrested 342 people from various parts of Gujarat for allegedly attacking non-Gujaratis, especially those hailing from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, following the rape of a 14-month-old girl in Sabarkantha district, a senior officer said on Sunday.

The police have so far arrested 342 people from various parts of Gujarat for allegedly attacking non-Gujaratis, especially those hailing from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, following the rape of a 14-month-old girl in Sabarkantha district, a senior officer said on Sunday. Non-Gujaratis were targeted and hate messages circulated against them on social media after a native of Bihar was arrested for allegedly raping the toddler on September 28. "Six districts have mainly been affected (by the violence), with Mehsana and Sabarkantha being the worst hit. In these districts, 42 cases have been lodged and so far we have arrested 342 accused. More arrests will be made as names of the accused come up during investigation," Director General of Police Shivanand Jha told reporters. He said 17 companies of State Reserve Police (SRP) have been deployed in the affected areas. "Security of areas inhabited by non-Gujaratis and the factories where they work has been increased. Police have also increased patrolling in these areas," he added. Two cases have been lodged for spreading rumours on social media which led to violence, the DGP said. Police are interrogating the people who have been arrested for these attacks. Police are taking action wherever needed. We have registered 3 cases under the IT Act for spreading hatred on social media: Gujarat Home Minister Pradeepsinh Jadeja — ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2018 × I spoke to Gujarat CM y'day. We're in touch with them.They're monitoring situation.Those who've committed a crime should be punished but no bias should be harboured for others: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on violence against UP/Bihar migrants in Gujarat after a rape case in Sabarkantha pic.twitter.com/vrdnddlGW1 — ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2018 × Responding to a question about the exodus of non-Gujaratis following the attacks, Jha said they may be leaving for their native states in view of the upcoming festive season. "If people are leaving for home for a festival, it should not be seen otherwise. I have told my officers to visit residential areas, and if required, visit bus stands and railway stations and if people are found leaving due to fear, (then to) persuade them to come back," he said. Police officials in Gandhinagar, the worst-affected district, have been directed to organise camps and communicate with local leaders to convince the people to stay, he said. Additional forces and vehicles are being provided in districts which have asked for them to ensure safety of the non-Gujarati residents, he added.

342 arrested for attacks on non-Gujaratis, security beefed up

India and Russia will hold a joint military exercise from November 18 to 28 in Uttar Pradesh, Russian authorities said Wednesday, ahead of President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi.

The exercise -- Indra-2018 -- will see the participation of about 250 servicemen of motorised infantry units of Russia's Eastern Military District (EMD), according to a statement by the EMD.

President Putin will be on a two-day visit to India beginning October 4 to hold the annual India-Russia summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with a focus on further boosting bilateral ties, especially defence cooperation.

"The final conference on preparations for the joint Russian-Indian exercise, Indra-2018, has taken place in India," the statement said.

"The sides agreed that the exercise will be held at a training ground near the town of Babina in the state of Uttar Pradesh of the Republic of India, from November 18 to November 28, 2018," it said.

"The Russian side plans to send about 250 servicemen of motorised infantry units of the Eastern Military District, deployed in the Primorye Region (in the Far East)," the statement added. 
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India and Russia will hold a joint military exercise from November 18 to 28 in Uttar Pradesh, Russian authorities said Wednesday, ahead of President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi.

India and Russia will hold a joint military exercise from November 18 to 28 in Uttar Pradesh, Russian authorities said Wednesday, ahead of President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi. The exercise -- Indra-2018 -- will see the participation of about 250 servicemen of motorised infantry units of Russia's Eastern Military District (EMD), according to a statement by the EMD. President Putin will be on a two-day visit to India beginning October 4 to hold the annual India-Russia summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with a focus on further boosting bilateral ties, especially defence cooperation. "The final conference on preparations for the joint Russian-Indian exercise, Indra-2018, has taken place in India," the statement said. "The sides agreed that the exercise will be held at a training ground near the town of Babina in the state of Uttar Pradesh of the Republic of India, from November 18 to November 28, 2018," it said. "The Russian side plans to send about 250 servicemen of motorised infantry units of the Eastern Military District, deployed in the Primorye Region (in the Far East)," the statement added.

Russia, India joint military drill to be held in Uttar Pradesh

The family of a tech company executive, shot dead by a policeman in the Gomti Nagar area in Lucknow, met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday and said that they "have faith" in the state government.

"I have said earlier that I have faith in the state government. This faith has been strengthened after meeting the CM. I have lost capacity to take a stand after the unfortunate incident, which should not have happened. It has shaken me. After meeting the CM, I have gained confidence that I will be able to fulfil the responsibilities my husband left on me," said Kalpana Tiwari, the wife of Vivek Tiwari (38).

The executive was shot dead on September 29 when he allegedly refused to stop his car.

"All my demands have been met. I wanted strict action against the guilty, a job, accommodation, expenses for education of my daughters and my mother-in-law. The CM acceded to all my demands," she told reporters.

Earlier, Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma reached Tiwari's residence here Monday morning and take along with him Vivek's wife, brother-in-law and two daughters to the 5 Kalidas Marg residence of Adityanath for a meeting.

The chief minister assured family of all the possible help and also met the two daughters and consoled the family promising strict action against the guilty.

"The family is satisfied with the action taken. We will be giving all possible help to the victim's family including a job to Kalpana as per her educational qualifications. A relief amount of Rs 25 lakh, two fixed deposits of Rs 5 lakh each in the name two daughters of the victim and a Rs 5 lakh FD for mother-in-law has been approved by the CM," the deputy chief minister told PTI.

"I was in touch with the family members, who are known to us, and met them Sunday after arriving in Lucknow. The family members had been in BJP too in the past and they did not want politics in the matter," Sharma said.

The family wanted strict action, which has already been taken as the two accused were arrested and dismissed from service, he said.

Two constables -- Prashant Chowdhury and Sandeep Kumar -- have been arrested on the basis of an FIR lodged by Tiwari's colleague Sana Khan, who was travelling with him at the time of the incident. The two accused have also been dismissed from the service.

His body was Sunday cremated at Bhaisakund in the presence of state minister Brijesh Pathak and local MLA Ashutosh Tondon and others.

The family of a tech company executive, shot dead by a policeman in the Gomti Nagar area in Lucknow, met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday and said that they "have faith" in the state government.

The family of a tech company executive, shot dead by a policeman in the Gomti Nagar area in Lucknow, met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday and said that they "have faith" in the state government. "I have said earlier that I have faith in the state government. This faith has been strengthened after meeting the CM. I have lost capacity to take a stand after the unfortunate incident, which should not have happened. It has shaken me. After meeting the CM, I have gained confidence that I will be able to fulfil the responsibilities my husband left on me," said Kalpana Tiwari, the wife of Vivek Tiwari (38). The executive was shot dead on September 29 when he allegedly refused to stop his car. "All my demands have been met. I wanted strict action against the guilty, a job, accommodation, expenses for education of my daughters and my mother-in-law. The CM acceded to all my demands," she told reporters. Earlier, Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma reached Tiwari's residence here Monday morning and take along with him Vivek's wife, brother-in-law and two daughters to the 5 Kalidas Marg residence of Adityanath for a meeting. The chief minister assured family of all the possible help and also met the two daughters and consoled the family promising strict action against the guilty. "The family is satisfied with the action taken. We will be giving all possible help to the victim's family including a job to Kalpana as per her educational qualifications. A relief amount of Rs 25 lakh, two fixed deposits of Rs 5 lakh each in the name two daughters of the victim and a Rs 5 lakh FD for mother-in-law has been approved by the CM," the deputy chief minister told PTI. "I was in touch with the family members, who are known to us, and met them Sunday after arriving in Lucknow. The family members had been in BJP too in the past and they did not want politics in the matter," Sharma said. The family wanted strict action, which has already been taken as the two accused were arrested and dismissed from service, he said. Two constables -- Prashant Chowdhury and Sandeep Kumar -- have been arrested on the basis of an FIR lodged by Tiwari's colleague Sana Khan, who was travelling with him at the time of the incident. The two accused have also been dismissed from the service. His body was Sunday cremated at Bhaisakund in the presence of state minister Brijesh Pathak and local MLA Ashutosh Tondon and others.

Family members of tech company executive shot dead by cop meet UP Chief Minister

At least 10 people were killed and 28 others injured after a deadly thunderstorm struck parts of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday.

Out of the 10 people, three died in Gonda, one in Faizabad and six in Sitapur.

The Meteorological Centre, Lucknow had earlier issued warnings of thunderstorm accompanied with squall, dust storm and rain in parts of Uttar Pradesh.

This comes after 15 people were reported dead and nine others injured after a thunderstorm hit various regions of the state on June 2.

The causalities were reported from Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Meerut, Amroha, and Sambhal districts of the state.

Out of the 10 people, three died in Gonda, one in Faizabad and six in Sitapur

At least 10 people were killed and 28 others injured after a deadly thunderstorm struck parts of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday. Out of the 10 people, three died in Gonda, one in Faizabad and six in Sitapur. The Meteorological Centre, Lucknow had earlier issued warnings of thunderstorm accompanied with squall, dust storm and rain in parts of Uttar Pradesh. This comes after 15 people were reported dead and nine others injured after a thunderstorm hit various regions of the state on June 2. The causalities were reported from Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Meerut, Amroha, and Sambhal districts of the state.

Thunderstorm kills 10 in UP

Seventeen people died and 25 were injured after a bus hit a divider and crashed near Mainpuri in Uttar Pradesh early Wednesday morning.&nbsp;

A number of people had been travelling on the roof of the bus.&nbsp;

The injured were rushed to hospital.&nbsp;

The bus, carrying 60-70 people, was coming from Jaipur in Rajasthan and heading towards Farrukhabad. The accident happened near Tirathpur village at around 5.30 am, Mainpuri Superintendent of Police Ajay Shankar Rai told PTI over the phone.

Sixteen people, including a woman, died on the spot while another person succumbed to his injuries at Saifai hospital, Rai said. Their identities were being ascertained.

Rai added that some of the injured were in critical condition.

That included the bus driver. Rai said doctors had had to amputate the driver's left leg.&nbsp;

It is not yet known what caused the accident although news reports said the driver had been speeding before the crash.&nbsp;

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced ex-gratia&nbsp;payments of Rs 2 lakh to the families of each of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to those seriously injured.&nbsp;

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News reports said three of the injured were in critical condition

Seventeen people died and 25 were injured after a bus hit a divider and crashed near Mainpuri in Uttar Pradesh early Wednesday morning. A number of people had been travelling on the roof of the bus. The injured were rushed to hospital. The bus, carrying 60-70 people, was coming from Jaipur in Rajasthan and heading towards Farrukhabad. The accident happened near Tirathpur village at around 5.30 am, Mainpuri Superintendent of Police Ajay Shankar Rai told PTI over the phone. Sixteen people, including a woman, died on the spot while another person succumbed to his injuries at Saifai hospital, Rai said. Their identities were being ascertained. Rai added that some of the injured were in critical condition. That included the bus driver. Rai said doctors had had to amputate the driver's left leg. It is not yet known what caused the accident although news reports said the driver had been speeding before the crash. UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced ex-gratia payments of Rs 2 lakh to the families of each of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to those seriously injured. 17 dead,more than 35 injured after a private bus hit a divider and overturned near Mainpuri pic.twitter.com/ySVQzf43TQ — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) June 13, 2018 × (With inputs from PTI)

UP: 17 dead, 25 injured after bus hits divider, crashes near Mainpuri

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday questioned former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, why he damaged the walls of the official bungalow allotted to him when he was in power.

Briefing media here, state health minister Siddharth Nath Singh said, "I would like to tell Akhilesh that you're a respected leader and former chief minister, but besides that, you're also well-educated. When you demolish the walls of the house where you yourself lived, what was hidden behind the wall that you had to break it down?"

He added that the Income Tax Department could ask Akhilesh to furnish proof of his income, even though the SP chief said that he did renovate the government bungalow under his own expenses.

Calling Akhilesh as "the guilty chief scolding the police officer", Singh further said, "He said he renovated bungalow with his own money. Income Tax Department should see if the calculations are fine, even better if he himself submits how did he use money and where did he get money from."

Further, he lambasted Akhilesh's repeated claims that the BJP was taking credit for the development projects initiated by the previous SP government in the state, saying they "only cut ribbons" and did not spend "single money".

Earlier in the day, Akhilesh denied charges of damaging the government bungalow he was staying in and accused the BJP-led state government of putting "false allegations" on him.

While addressing the media here, Akhilesh said the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's government is unable to digest the Gorakhpur and Phulpur bypoll defeat and thus is getting antsy out of "frustration".

Yadav claimed he removed no furnishings from the government bungalow, where he was staying since demitting the CM's office last year.

"Wooden flooring along with many things in the bungalow are intact. One damaged corner of the house was photographed in a way to make it look like the house was left in a bad state. I gave laptops to children, but Yogi Adityanath government is insulting me over taps," he clarified.

Further slamming the BJP, Akhilesh said the government "didn't acknowledge the Metro work done by my government".

"My government built world-class infrastructure in the state," he added.

On June 2, Akhilesh vacated his official residence and shifted at the Ansal API Township on Sultanpur road in Lucknow.

According to reports, he has allegedly taken away imported tiles, ceiling, AC, garden lights and bathroom fittings among others from the bungalow.

However, SP leader Sunil Yadav refuted the allegation and said Adityanath was the one who had ordered the removal of various things from the property after Akhilesh vacated the property. 
Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik on Tuesday wrote to Adityanath over the issue of damages found at the government bungalow.

Terming it a serious matter, Naik noted that such buildings are maintained using taxpayers' money and hence appropriate action must be taken against those at fault.

Earlier this week, the state government ordered a probe into the damages done after the bungalow was vacated.

The apex court on May 7 passed an order to abolish a law that allowed former chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh to stay in government bungalows throughout their lives

Earlier in the day, Akhilesh denied charges of damaging the government bungalow he was staying in and accused the BJP-led state government of putting 'false allegations' on him

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday questioned former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, why he damaged the walls of the official bungalow allotted to him when he was in power. Briefing media here, state health minister Siddharth Nath Singh said, "I would like to tell Akhilesh that you're a respected leader and former chief minister, but besides that, you're also well-educated. When you demolish the walls of the house where you yourself lived, what was hidden behind the wall that you had to break it down?" He added that the Income Tax Department could ask Akhilesh to furnish proof of his income, even though the SP chief said that he did renovate the government bungalow under his own expenses. Calling Akhilesh as "the guilty chief scolding the police officer", Singh further said, "He said he renovated bungalow with his own money. Income Tax Department should see if the calculations are fine, even better if he himself submits how did he use money and where did he get money from." Further, he lambasted Akhilesh's repeated claims that the BJP was taking credit for the development projects initiated by the previous SP government in the state, saying they "only cut ribbons" and did not spend "single money". Earlier in the day, Akhilesh denied charges of damaging the government bungalow he was staying in and accused the BJP-led state government of putting "false allegations" on him. While addressing the media here, Akhilesh said the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's government is unable to digest the Gorakhpur and Phulpur bypoll defeat and thus is getting antsy out of "frustration". Yadav claimed he removed no furnishings from the government bungalow, where he was staying since demitting the CM's office last year. "Wooden flooring along with many things in the bungalow are intact. One damaged corner of the house was photographed in a way to make it look like the house was left in a bad state. I gave laptops to children, but Yogi Adityanath government is insulting me over taps," he clarified. Further slamming the BJP, Akhilesh said the government "didn't acknowledge the Metro work done by my government". "My government built world-class infrastructure in the state," he added. On June 2, Akhilesh vacated his official residence and shifted at the Ansal API Township on Sultanpur road in Lucknow. According to reports, he has allegedly taken away imported tiles, ceiling, AC, garden lights and bathroom fittings among others from the bungalow. However, SP leader Sunil Yadav refuted the allegation and said Adityanath was the one who had ordered the removal of various things from the property after Akhilesh vacated the property. Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik on Tuesday wrote to Adityanath over the issue of damages found at the government bungalow. Terming it a serious matter, Naik noted that such buildings are maintained using taxpayers' money and hence appropriate action must be taken against those at fault. Earlier this week, the state government ordered a probe into the damages done after the bungalow was vacated. The apex court on May 7 passed an order to abolish a law that allowed former chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh to stay in government bungalows throughout their lives

Akhilesh-bungalow row: What was hidden behind the walls you broke, asks BJP

The Meteorological Centre, Lucknow, on Tuesday night issued a warning of a thunderstorm, accompanied with a dust storm, in parts of Uttar Pradesh in the next three hours.

As per officials, Gonda, Basti, Faizabad districts, along with other adjoining areas of the state, will be affected.

Parts of Kolkata experienced heavy rainfall today.

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Parts of the state experienced thunderstorm and rain earlier this week.&nbsp;

Parts of Kolkata experienced heavy rainfall today

The Meteorological Centre, Lucknow, on Tuesday night issued a warning of a thunderstorm, accompanied with a dust storm, in parts of Uttar Pradesh in the next three hours. As per officials, Gonda, Basti, Faizabad districts, along with other adjoining areas of the state, will be affected. Parts of Kolkata experienced heavy rainfall today. Thunderstorm accompanied with Dust storm is likely to occur in the next three hours over some areas in Gonda, Basti, Faizabad districts & adjoining areas: Meteorological Centre, Lucknow — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) June 12, 2018 × Parts of the state experienced thunderstorm and rain earlier this week.

Thunderstorm, dust storm likely to hit parts of Uttar Pradesh

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has said that he was ready to sacrifice his party's seats&nbsp;to continue alliance with the Bahujan Samaj Party.

He said their motive was to win elections against BJP and defeat them.

Yadav said,"Our alliance with BSP will continue, in 2019 even if we have to give up a few seats we will do it. We have to ensure BJP is defeated."

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Yadav's remake has come after BSP chief Mayawati said in a national executive meet last month that she would come in alliance with other parties only after her party gets" a respectable number of seats", a media reported.

While Uttar Pradesh minister Swami Prasad Maurya said that the alliance between "Bua and Babua" (Mayawati and Akhilesh Yadav) will finish off before the 2019 elections.

He said that because the coalition between Mayawati and Akhilesh was an issue-less alliance, the two will finish off with fighting among themselves.

Maurya said, "Bua and Babua (Mayawati & Akhilesh Yadav) will finish off with fighting among themselves. This isn't an alliance based on issues. An issue-less alliance never works. They will finish off before the election (2019) comes".

Akhilesh Yadav was on his visit to Manipur to unveil the statue of a former pradhan in Jauri village.

The BSP-SP alliance recently rooted out BJP from Gorakhpur, Kairana, Noorpur and Phulpur seats in the&nbsp;bypolls.

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Yadav said,'Our alliance with BSP will continue, in 2019 even if we have to give up a few seats we will do it. We have to ensure BJP is defeated'

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has said that he was ready to sacrifice his party's seats to continue alliance with the Bahujan Samaj Party. He said their motive was to win elections against BJP and defeat them. Yadav said,"Our alliance with BSP will continue, in 2019 even if we have to give up a few seats we will do it. We have to ensure BJP is defeated." × Yadav's remake has come after BSP chief Mayawati said in a national executive meet last month that she would come in alliance with other parties only after her party gets" a respectable number of seats", a media reported. While Uttar Pradesh minister Swami Prasad Maurya said that the alliance between "Bua and Babua" (Mayawati and Akhilesh Yadav) will finish off before the 2019 elections. He said that because the coalition between Mayawati and Akhilesh was an issue-less alliance, the two will finish off with fighting among themselves. Maurya said, "Bua and Babua (Mayawati & Akhilesh Yadav) will finish off with fighting among themselves. This isn't an alliance based on issues. An issue-less alliance never works. They will finish off before the election (2019) comes". Akhilesh Yadav was on his visit to Manipur to unveil the statue of a former pradhan in Jauri village. The BSP-SP alliance recently rooted out BJP from Gorakhpur, Kairana, Noorpur and Phulpur seats in the bypolls. Our alliance with BSP will continue, in 2019 even if we have to give up a few seats we will do it. We have to ensure BJP is defeated: Akhilesh Yadav,SP pic.twitter.com/5vq4AA9frs — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) June 11, 2018 ×

Ready to sacrifice our own seats to continue alliance with BSP: Akhilesh Yadav

After Akhilesh Yadav vacated the government bungalow in Uttar Pradesh, SP leader Sunil Yadav has claimed that the damages inside the premise was ordered by CM Yogi Adityanath.

He said the chief minister took the step to malign the image of Akhilesh Yadav.

"After handing over keys of the govt bungalow, the damages inside the premises was ordered by CM Yogi Adityanath himself. This was done just to malign Akhilesh Yadav's image in public because CM is frustrated after losing a series of by polls", Sunil Yadav said.

While UP MInister Swatantra Dev Singh has asked for an investigation into the matter.

Singh said "Removing of ACs & tiles should not have been done because these are govt property. He has violated SC order. Investigation needed."

SP chief and former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh vacated the government bungalow in Uttar Pradesh after the orders of Supreme Court.

The bungalow left by the Yadav was found in a distorted state with damaged floor tiles and laminations, missing electrical switchboards.

In his order last month, the Supreme Court had ordered former chief ministers of the Uttar Pradesh to leave the government accommodation.

After the apex court's order, the state government had issued a notice to six former chief ministers of the state- Narayan Dutt Tiwari, Mulayam Singh Yadav, Kalyan Singh, Mayawati, Rajnath Singh and Akhilesh Yadav.&nbsp;

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He said the chief minister took the step to malign the image of Akhilesh Yadav

After Akhilesh Yadav vacated the government bungalow in Uttar Pradesh, SP leader Sunil Yadav has claimed that the damages inside the premise was ordered by CM Yogi Adityanath. He said the chief minister took the step to malign the image of Akhilesh Yadav. "After handing over keys of the govt bungalow, the damages inside the premises was ordered by CM Yogi Adityanath himself. This was done just to malign Akhilesh Yadav's image in public because CM is frustrated after losing a series of by polls", Sunil Yadav said. While UP MInister Swatantra Dev Singh has asked for an investigation into the matter. Singh said "Removing of ACs & tiles should not have been done because these are govt property. He has violated SC order. Investigation needed." SP chief and former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh vacated the government bungalow in Uttar Pradesh after the orders of Supreme Court. The bungalow left by the Yadav was found in a distorted state with damaged floor tiles and laminations, missing electrical switchboards. In his order last month, the Supreme Court had ordered former chief ministers of the Uttar Pradesh to leave the government accommodation. After the apex court's order, the state government had issued a notice to six former chief ministers of the state- Narayan Dutt Tiwari, Mulayam Singh Yadav, Kalyan Singh, Mayawati, Rajnath Singh and Akhilesh Yadav. Visuals from govt bungalow which was recently vacated by ex-UP CM Akhilesh Yadav in compliance with SC's order. UP Minister Swatantra Dev Singh says,"Removing of ACs & tiles shouldn't have been done because these are govt property. He has violated SC order. Investigation needed." pic.twitter.com/TowuXMzZWk — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) June 10, 2018 ×

SP leader Sunil Yadav blames Yogi Adityanath for damages in govt bungalow vacated by Akhilesh Yadav

At least six people were killed and four others injured when a truck collided with a four-wheeler here this afternoon, police said.

The accident took place in Arkha gram sabha area under the Unchchar police station, they added.

"A truck moving on the Unchahar-Allahabad road collided with an SUV coming from Mangarh (in Pratapgargh district)," PTI quoting Superintendent of Police Sujata Singh stated.&nbsp

Keshkali (55), Anoopa Devi (40), Pari (2), Aradhya (18 months) and Prince (12) died on the spot, she said.

"Ankush Maurya (24) succumbed to injuries at the district hospital," Singh added.

Four people sustained severe injuries and were undergoing treatment, while another person was administered first aid as he had received only minor wounds.

The bodies of the deceased were sent for postmortem, police added.&nbsp

The accident took place in Arkha gram sabha area under the Unchchar police station, they added.

At least six people were killed and four others injured when a truck collided with a four-wheeler here this afternoon, police said. The accident took place in Arkha gram sabha area under the Unchchar police station, they added. "A truck moving on the Unchahar-Allahabad road collided with an SUV coming from Mangarh (in Pratapgargh district)," PTI quoting Superintendent of Police Sujata Singh stated. Keshkali (55), Anoopa Devi (40), Pari (2), Aradhya (18 months) and Prince (12) died on the spot, she said. "Ankush Maurya (24) succumbed to injuries at the district hospital," Singh added. Four people sustained severe injuries and were undergoing treatment, while another person was administered first aid as he had received only minor wounds. The bodies of the deceased were sent for postmortem, police added.

Uttar Pradesh: 6 killed, 4 injured in road accident

As part of the 'Sampark for Samarthan' (Contact for Support) campaign, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday met various luminaries in Odisha and Uttar Pradesh respectively.

The petroleum minister met novelist Dr. Dwarika Nath Nayak and singer Dr. Jitendra Haripal in Odisha's Sambalpur city whereas Adityanath met astrologer Chandramauli Upadhyay and Banaras Hindu University (BHU) professors Chooramani Gopal and Siddhi Gopal in Varanasi.

Yesterday, Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met former cricketer VVS Laxman, Tennis player Sania Mirza and former Badminton player Pullela Gopichand in connection with the same.

The campaign, started by the BJP to let people know about the achievements of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government in the last four years, aims at meeting personalities from various fields, including entertainment and sports, to garner support for the 2019 elections.

In the run-up to the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, Shah will reach out to 50 people personally with details of initiatives and achievements of the government, whereas each BJP worker is expected to contact at least 10 people.&nbsp

Yesterday, Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met former cricketer VVS Laxman, Tennis player Sania Mirza and former Badminton player Pullela Gopichand in connection with the same.

As part of the 'Sampark for Samarthan' (Contact for Support) campaign, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday met various luminaries in Odisha and Uttar Pradesh respectively. The petroleum minister met novelist Dr. Dwarika Nath Nayak and singer Dr. Jitendra Haripal in Odisha's Sambalpur city whereas Adityanath met astrologer Chandramauli Upadhyay and Banaras Hindu University (BHU) professors Chooramani Gopal and Siddhi Gopal in Varanasi. Yesterday, Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met former cricketer VVS Laxman, Tennis player Sania Mirza and former Badminton player Pullela Gopichand in connection with the same. The campaign, started by the BJP to let people know about the achievements of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government in the last four years, aims at meeting personalities from various fields, including entertainment and sports, to garner support for the 2019 elections. In the run-up to the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, Shah will reach out to 50 people personally with details of initiatives and achievements of the government, whereas each BJP worker is expected to contact at least 10 people.

Sampark for Samarthan: Pradhan, Adityanath meet luminaries in Odisha, Uttar Pradesh

The excitement of one of the toppers in the Uttar Pradesh board exams this year turned to disappointment when the cheque presented to him by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath bounced and he was also made to pay the penalty for it, reports news agency PTI.

Alok Misra, the seventh rank holder in the Class 10 exams of the Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Board (UPSEB), was called to Lucknow on May 29 for a felicitation function and given a cheque of Rs 1 lakh by the chief minister for securing 93.5 per cent marks in the exams, the report added.

His father reportedly deposited the cheque in a bank in Lucknow on June 5 and was subsequently informed that it had bounced due to a mismatch of signatures. He was also made to pay the penalty for it.

The cheque presented to the student had the signature of Raj Kumar Yadav, District Inspector of Schools, Barabanki.

"I was very happy to receive the cheque from the chief minister...But came to know that it had bounced two days after it was deposited...It led to some disappointment," Alok, a student of Young Stream Inter College, said.

When contacted, Yadav said the student was given another cheque and the matter resolved. No other student had come up with a similar complaint, he added.

Terming the matter "serious", District Magistrate Uday Bhanu Tripathi said action would be taken if any laxity was found.&nbsp

Alok Misra, the seventh rank holder in the Class 10 exams of the Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Board (UPSEB), was called to Lucknow on May 29 for a felicitation function and given a cheque of Rs 1 lakh

The excitement of one of the toppers in the Uttar Pradesh board exams this year turned to disappointment when the cheque presented to him by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath bounced and he was also made to pay the penalty for it, reports news agency PTI. Alok Misra, the seventh rank holder in the Class 10 exams of the Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Board (UPSEB), was called to Lucknow on May 29 for a felicitation function and given a cheque of Rs 1 lakh by the chief minister for securing 93.5 per cent marks in the exams, the report added. His father reportedly deposited the cheque in a bank in Lucknow on June 5 and was subsequently informed that it had bounced due to a mismatch of signatures. He was also made to pay the penalty for it. The cheque presented to the student had the signature of Raj Kumar Yadav, District Inspector of Schools, Barabanki. "I was very happy to receive the cheque from the chief minister...But came to know that it had bounced two days after it was deposited...It led to some disappointment," Alok, a student of Young Stream Inter College, said. When contacted, Yadav said the student was given another cheque and the matter resolved. No other student had come up with a similar complaint, he added. Terming the matter "serious", District Magistrate Uday Bhanu Tripathi said action would be taken if any laxity was found.

Uttar Pradesh: Cheque given by CM Yogi Adityanath to board topper bounces

Heavy pre-monsoonal rains lashed many parts of Uttar Pradesh on Friday bringing relief from scorching heat but also leaving 30 persons dead in storm and lightning-related accidents, officials said on Friday.

While 11 persons have been killed and 16 injured in Amethi and Rae Bareli, five persons died in Sultanpur and two each in Sitapur and Bahraich in central Uttar Pradesh, reports stated.&nbsp

Ten persons, including five women and two children, were killed in Poorvanchal (eastern UP) after being struck by lightning, an official said.&nbsp

Meanwhile, two persons died due to extreme heat wave in Mahoba district of Bundelkhand.

By evening, the heat returned to most parts of the state, with the mercury touching a high of 42 degrees Celsius in Banda, 39 degrees in Etawah, and 40 degrees in Auraiyya.

While 11 persons have been killed and 16 injured in Amethi and Rae Bareli, five persons died in Sultanpur and two each in Sitapur and Bahraich in central Uttar Pradesh.

Heavy pre-monsoonal rains lashed many parts of Uttar Pradesh on Friday bringing relief from scorching heat but also leaving 30 persons dead in storm and lightning-related accidents, officials said on Friday. While 11 persons have been killed and 16 injured in Amethi and Rae Bareli, five persons died in Sultanpur and two each in Sitapur and Bahraich in central Uttar Pradesh, reports stated. Ten persons, including five women and two children, were killed in Poorvanchal (eastern UP) after being struck by lightning, an official said. Meanwhile, two persons died due to extreme heat wave in Mahoba district of Bundelkhand. By evening, the heat returned to most parts of the state, with the mercury touching a high of 42 degrees Celsius in Banda, 39 degrees in Etawah, and 40 degrees in Auraiyya.

Uttar Pradesh: Storm, lightning leave 30 dead

Sinhauli village in Uttar Pradesh had been a site of interest for Indian archaeologists for more than a decade now. When the officials of Archeological Survey of India (ASI) had unearthed around 116 ancient burials sites and mortal remains, it confirmed the existence of an ancient civilization in the region.&nbsp;

In the small, nondescript village, ASI recently found a 4000-year-old chariot for the first time in the history of the Indian subcontinent. The chariot has been found near a burial ground which also contained a coffin placed between the chariots.&nbsp;

"The findings are extremely significant to understand the new cultural horizon of the region and its relationship with Indus valley civilization. However, unlike Indus valley civilization, archaeologists have discovered chariots engraved with copper, which also symbolizes royalty and technical perfections of the era," says S K Manjul, Director, Institute of Archeology (ASI).

‌Mujal further explained that these remains clearly showcased the sophistication of the culture, &nbsp;casting techniques, weaving art and a craft certainty so improved that even woodcraft is a meticulous and beautifully made coffin.

ASI started the excavation at the site in April 2018. Extensive exploration work was undertaken along with the excavation work at Barnawa for a better understanding of settlement pattern of the prehistoric period of this region.&nbsp;

The copper-plated wooden coffin recovered at the site clearly indicated the vast progress made by the ancient Indians in the metallurgy. There were engravings of anthropomorphic figures on the coffin. The casket itself was of unique design with legs on its 4 corners.

Small copper articles resembling nails and rivets were also recovered from the site. The recovery puts the Indian civilization in line with that of Greece and Mesopotamia.

Officials working at the site observed that the recovery of ornaments, weapons and combs near the coffin indicated the ancient Indians believed in an afterlife. Burying the departed along with their personal belongings is a distinct feature of the Egyptian civilization.

Shiv Lal, the owner of the excavated land, says that they are not at a loss even if they have to give away their lands as the name of their village will be written in history books. There have been several excavations in the area, however, this site has reported some outstanding discoveries such as wooden legged cot like coffins with copper plating and decorations, eight anthropomorphic figures having two horned and peepal leafed crown decorated on the cover of the coffin and the remains of chariots along with burial goods and coffin.

The chariot has been found near a burial ground which also contained a coffin placed between the chariots

Sinhauli village in Uttar Pradesh had been a site of interest for Indian archaeologists for more than a decade now. When the officials of Archeological Survey of India (ASI) had unearthed around 116 ancient burials sites and mortal remains, it confirmed the existence of an ancient civilization in the region. In the small, nondescript village, ASI recently found a 4000-year-old chariot for the first time in the history of the Indian subcontinent. The chariot has been found near a burial ground which also contained a coffin placed between the chariots. "The findings are extremely significant to understand the new cultural horizon of the region and its relationship with Indus valley civilization. However, unlike Indus valley civilization, archaeologists have discovered chariots engraved with copper, which also symbolizes royalty and technical perfections of the era," says S K Manjul, Director, Institute of Archeology (ASI). ‌Mujal further explained that these remains clearly showcased the sophistication of the culture, casting techniques, weaving art and a craft certainty so improved that even woodcraft is a meticulous and beautifully made coffin. ASI started the excavation at the site in April 2018. Extensive exploration work was undertaken along with the excavation work at Barnawa for a better understanding of settlement pattern of the prehistoric period of this region. The copper-plated wooden coffin recovered at the site clearly indicated the vast progress made by the ancient Indians in the metallurgy. There were engravings of anthropomorphic figures on the coffin. The casket itself was of unique design with legs on its 4 corners. Small copper articles resembling nails and rivets were also recovered from the site. The recovery puts the Indian civilization in line with that of Greece and Mesopotamia. Officials working at the site observed that the recovery of ornaments, weapons and combs near the coffin indicated the ancient Indians believed in an afterlife. Burying the departed along with their personal belongings is a distinct feature of the Egyptian civilization. Shiv Lal, the owner of the excavated land, says that they are not at a loss even if they have to give away their lands as the name of their village will be written in history books. There have been several excavations in the area, however, this site has reported some outstanding discoveries such as wooden legged cot like coffins with copper plating and decorations, eight anthropomorphic figures having two horned and peepal leafed crown decorated on the cover of the coffin and the remains of chariots along with burial goods and coffin.

4000-year-old chariot found in Uttar Pradesh Village

Patanjali Ayurved Limited will shift its planned mega food park from Uttar Pradesh after the state government denied permission for it.

Acharya Balkrishna, Managing Director of Patanjali Ayurved Ltd and co-founder of Patanjali Yogpeeth took to his Twitter handle and informed that they have to shift the food park due to state government's disappointing attitude.

He further said their initiative to improve the lives of farmers in the region would not be achieved after this decision.

According to reports, around 455 acres of land was allocated for the Patanjali Food and Herbal Park in Greater Noida.

The project was worth around Rs 2,000 crore.

It was the largest project set up by Patanjali after the one in Haridwar, which is spread over 150 acres.

In 2016, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav had laid the foundation of this park.

According to reports, around 455 acres of land was allocated for the Patanjali Food and Herbal Park in Greater Noida

Patanjali Ayurved Limited will shift its planned mega food park from Uttar Pradesh after the state government denied permission for it. Acharya Balkrishna, Managing Director of Patanjali Ayurved Ltd and co-founder of Patanjali Yogpeeth took to his Twitter handle and informed that they have to shift the food park due to state government's disappointing attitude. He further said their initiative to improve the lives of farmers in the region would not be achieved after this decision. According to reports, around 455 acres of land was allocated for the Patanjali Food and Herbal Park in Greater Noida. The project was worth around Rs 2,000 crore. It was the largest project set up by Patanjali after the one in Haridwar, which is spread over 150 acres. In 2016, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav had laid the foundation of this park.

Patanjali to shift mega food park from UP after denied permission

The Yogi Adityanatha government has moved quickly to contain the fallout after Patanjali Ayurveda co-founder Acharya Balkrishna said they were moving their Rs 6,000-crore food-processing plant out of Uttar Pradesh.&nbsp;

Balkrishna&nbsp;made his announcement Tuesday, saying they had received "no cooperation" from the government.&nbsp;

The planned food park was supposed to come up near the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida, where Patanjali already has 450 acres.&nbsp;

It was the former Akhilesh Yadav government that had allotted the 450 acres to Patanjali Ayurveda for a food and herbal park.&nbsp;

Patanjali had wanted 50 of those acres transferred to its subsidiary, Patanjali Food Products, for the setting up of the food-processing plant or mega food park. (The central government gives a Rs 150 crore subsidy for the setting up of a mega food park.)&nbsp;

But the transfer needed approval from the Centre, which was not coming because Patanjali had not completed its paperwork.&nbsp;

Patanjali in turn said they had not been able to complete the paperwork because they had got "no cooperation" from the state government.&nbsp;

Patanjali had said their plant would create 10,000 jobs, and would also buy agricultural produce from nearby famers.&nbsp;

News reports said Wednesday that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister picked up the phone and spoke with Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev — he is the other founder of Patanjali Ayurved — promising to move things along.&nbsp;

And that the food park would stay in Uttar Pradesh.&nbsp;

Patanjali Ayurveda co-founder Acharya Balakrishnan had said Tuesday that they would move their food park out of Uttar Pradesh because they had go 'no cooperation' from the government

The Yogi Adityanatha government has moved quickly to contain the fallout after Patanjali Ayurveda co-founder Acharya Balkrishna said they were moving their Rs 6,000-crore food-processing plant out of Uttar Pradesh. Balkrishna made his announcement Tuesday, saying they had received "no cooperation" from the government. The planned food park was supposed to come up near the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida, where Patanjali already has 450 acres. It was the former Akhilesh Yadav government that had allotted the 450 acres to Patanjali Ayurveda for a food and herbal park. Patanjali had wanted 50 of those acres transferred to its subsidiary, Patanjali Food Products, for the setting up of the food-processing plant or mega food park. (The central government gives a Rs 150 crore subsidy for the setting up of a mega food park.) But the transfer needed approval from the Centre, which was not coming because Patanjali had not completed its paperwork. Patanjali in turn said they had not been able to complete the paperwork because they had got "no cooperation" from the state government. Patanjali had said their plant would create 10,000 jobs, and would also buy agricultural produce from nearby famers. News reports said Wednesday that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister picked up the phone and spoke with Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev — he is the other founder of Patanjali Ayurved — promising to move things along. And that the food park would stay in Uttar Pradesh.

Yogi calls up Baba; food park to stay in Uttar Pradesh

UP Minister OP Rajbhar has said the BJP lost the recent Uttar Pradesh bypolls because Yogi Aditynath, and not Keshav Prasad Maurya, was made chief minister.&nbsp

Rajbhar is a cabinet minister in Adityanath's government, and chief of the &nbspSuheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party.&nbsp

"The BJP contested assembly polls with Keshav Prasad Maurya (an OBC) as its face but later Yogi Adityanath was made chief minister. Backwards supported the BJP in the hope that Maurya will become CM. The result of this anger reflected in the defeat of the BJP in bypolls", PTI quoted Rajbhar as saying.&nbsp

When asked whether Yogi Adityanath was responsible for the BJP's defeat, Rajbhahr said, "Government is responsible. The BJP should introspect about reasons of its defeat. It's up to the BJP whom to make CM. It's up to the party to make Yogi or Keshav as CM."&nbsp

The BJP lost the Kairana and the Noorpur assembly seats in the recent polls.

Tabassum Hasan of the Rashtriya Lok Dal won the Kairana seat by a margin of 44,618 votes, while Naeemul Hasan of the SP bagged the Noorpur Assembly seat by a margin of 5,662 votes.

The winning RLD candidate in Kairana was backed by the Congress, the Samajwadi Party, and the Bahujan Samaj Party.&nbsp

In Noorpur, the main opposition parties supported the SP nominee.

Against this united opposition, the BJP's all-out efforts to stop a chain of losses in bypolls in the state since 2014 proved futile even though Chief Minister Adityanath led from the front.&nbsp

(With inputs from PTI)

 
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OP Rajbhar is a cabinet minister in Adityanath's government, and chief of the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party

UP Minister OP Rajbhar has said the BJP lost the recent Uttar Pradesh bypolls because Yogi Aditynath, and not Keshav Prasad Maurya, was made chief minister. Rajbhar is a cabinet minister in Adityanath's government, and chief of the &nbspSuheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party. "The BJP contested assembly polls with Keshav Prasad Maurya (an OBC) as its face but later Yogi Adityanath was made chief minister. Backwards supported the BJP in the hope that Maurya will become CM. The result of this anger reflected in the defeat of the BJP in bypolls", PTI quoted Rajbhar as saying. When asked whether Yogi Adityanath was responsible for the BJP's defeat, Rajbhahr said, "Government is responsible. The BJP should introspect about reasons of its defeat. It's up to the BJP whom to make CM. It's up to the party to make Yogi or Keshav as CM." The BJP lost the Kairana and the Noorpur assembly seats in the recent polls. Tabassum Hasan of the Rashtriya Lok Dal won the Kairana seat by a margin of 44,618 votes, while Naeemul Hasan of the SP bagged the Noorpur Assembly seat by a margin of 5,662 votes. The winning RLD candidate in Kairana was backed by the Congress, the Samajwadi Party, and the Bahujan Samaj Party. In Noorpur, the main opposition parties supported the SP nominee. Against this united opposition, the BJP's all-out efforts to stop a chain of losses in bypolls in the state since 2014 proved futile even though Chief Minister Adityanath led from the front. (With inputs from PTI)

BJP lost bypolls because Keshav Prasad Maurya was not made CM: UP Minister

In a boxing match, a player sometimes fends off the opponent, sometimes defends, and then, at the apt moment, he attacks.

As momentum gathers for the 2019 general election, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seems to be playing the political game just as carefully, say leaders of his Aam Aadmi Party and political observers.

In 2017, following AAP's poor performance in Punjab and the BJP's sweep in Uttar Pradesh, Kejriwal consciously decided to minimise his attacks on his bete-noire, Prime Minister Narendra Modi.&nbsp

He continued with the strategy for a little more than a year. But with the BJP suffering a string of electoral defeats and anti-incumbency sentiment slowly setting in&nbspagainst the BJP government at the Centre, Kejriwal has renewed his attacks on Modi with the same level of acerbity as before.

"When Kejriwal changed strategy in 2017, post Uttar Pradesh poll results, the charisma of Modi was intact. You don't attack a leader who is popular because that will backfire. But when he is becoming unpopular, change the strategy,&nbspa senior AAP leader told PTI.

The rising fuel prices that has resulted in anger among the people, the recent defeats in the bypolls and the opposition banding together against the BJP have prompted the change, he said.

On May 31, the day of the bypoll results in which the BJP won one parliamentary seat and one assembly seat of 14 constituencies, Kejriwal posted a carefully timed tweet in praise of former prime minister Manmohan Singh, the target of his anti-graft campaign during the 2013 Delhi Assembly polls and the Lok Sabha polls the following year.

Taking a swipe at Modi, Kejriwal said people were missing an "educated prime minister" like Manmohan Singh.

"It's dawning on people now that the PM should be educated," Kejriwal tweeted, posting a Wall Street Journal article on the falling rupee.

This was a clear dig at Modi, reminiscent of his past attacks on the prime minister and reiterating doubts on the authenticity of his educational qualifications.

After the bypoll results became known, Kejriwal said the results were a reflection of people's anger against the prime minister.

The BJP had earlier lost Karnataka and the Gorakhpur and Phulpur parliamentary constituencies in Uttar Pradesh.

On May 31 itself, Kejriwal tweeted a video about people in Varanasi criticising the prime minister. He sought to link the CBI raid on state Health Minister Satyendar Jain's residence to steps the Delhi government is planning to take to reduce the charges by hospitals.

On the raid that took on place on May 30, he tweeted, "What does PM Modi want?"

A few days before that, on May 26, responding to a tweet on the performance of Delhi government schools, Kerjiwal said, "This is despite the obstacles created by the LG, the BJP and the PM. Congratulations to all students, principals and teachers."

On May 22, he attacked the prime minister's insurance scheme on the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). "PM's crop insurance scheme is a complete fraud on the farmers. Its sole objective is to benefit some insurance companies,"&nbspthe AAP chief said.

"Attacking a leader when he is popular will backfire. When the opposition is uniting against Modi, the bypoll results suggest that anti-incumbency is setting in, he is jumping on the bandwagon and mounting an attack,"&nbspsaid political analyst Sanjay Kumar.

AAP's Delhi unit spokesperson Saurabh Bharadwaj said Kejriwal was a human being and was bound to hit back.

"How long will you push him against the wall? After all he is a human being, he is bound to hit back. They have not allowed the Delhi government to function,"&nbsphe said.

"We also tried to use the strategy of minimising our attacks and instead focus on work, but the incidents over past one year reflect that the strategy has not worked,"&nbspBharadwaj added.&nbsp

He was referring to the recent raids on Jain's residence by the CBI, the interrogation of the chief minister and his deputy Manish Sisodia in the case of an alleged assault on Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash by AAP MLAs, the removal of Delhi government advisors, including Atishi Marlena, and the arrest of Kejriwal's kin in an alleged irregularity in the PWD related work.&nbsp

Kejriwal kept mum in 2017 after AAP's poor performance in Punjab and the the BJP's sweep of Uttar Pradesh. But now, with Modi on the backfoot, the Delhi Chief Minister has renewed his attacks with the same level of acerbity as earlier

In a boxing match, a player sometimes fends off the opponent, sometimes defends, and then, at the apt moment, he attacks. As momentum gathers for the 2019 general election, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seems to be playing the political game just as carefully, say leaders of his Aam Aadmi Party and political observers. In 2017, following AAP's poor performance in Punjab and the BJP's sweep in Uttar Pradesh, Kejriwal consciously decided to minimise his attacks on his bete-noire, Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He continued with the strategy for a little more than a year. But with the BJP suffering a string of electoral defeats and anti-incumbency sentiment slowly setting in&nbspagainst the BJP government at the Centre, Kejriwal has renewed his attacks on Modi with the same level of acerbity as before. "When Kejriwal changed strategy in 2017, post Uttar Pradesh poll results, the charisma of Modi was intact. You don't attack a leader who is popular because that will backfire. But when he is becoming unpopular, change the strategy,&nbspa senior AAP leader told PTI. The rising fuel prices that has resulted in anger among the people, the recent defeats in the bypolls and the opposition banding together against the BJP have prompted the change, he said. On May 31, the day of the bypoll results in which the BJP won one parliamentary seat and one assembly seat of 14 constituencies, Kejriwal posted a carefully timed tweet in praise of former prime minister Manmohan Singh, the target of his anti-graft campaign during the 2013 Delhi Assembly polls and the Lok Sabha polls the following year. Taking a swipe at Modi, Kejriwal said people were missing an "educated prime minister" like Manmohan Singh. "It's dawning on people now that the PM should be educated," Kejriwal tweeted, posting a Wall Street Journal article on the falling rupee. This was a clear dig at Modi, reminiscent of his past attacks on the prime minister and reiterating doubts on the authenticity of his educational qualifications. After the bypoll results became known, Kejriwal said the results were a reflection of people's anger against the prime minister. The BJP had earlier lost Karnataka and the Gorakhpur and Phulpur parliamentary constituencies in Uttar Pradesh. On May 31 itself, Kejriwal tweeted a video about people in Varanasi criticising the prime minister. He sought to link the CBI raid on state Health Minister Satyendar Jain's residence to steps the Delhi government is planning to take to reduce the charges by hospitals. On the raid that took on place on May 30, he tweeted, "What does PM Modi want?" A few days before that, on May 26, responding to a tweet on the performance of Delhi government schools, Kerjiwal said, "This is despite the obstacles created by the LG, the BJP and the PM. Congratulations to all students, principals and teachers." On May 22, he attacked the prime minister's insurance scheme on the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). "PM's crop insurance scheme is a complete fraud on the farmers. Its sole objective is to benefit some insurance companies,"&nbspthe AAP chief said. "Attacking a leader when he is popular will backfire. When the opposition is uniting against Modi, the bypoll results suggest that anti-incumbency is setting in, he is jumping on the bandwagon and mounting an attack,"&nbspsaid political analyst Sanjay Kumar. AAP's Delhi unit spokesperson Saurabh Bharadwaj said Kejriwal was a human being and was bound to hit back. "How long will you push him against the wall? After all he is a human being, he is bound to hit back. They have not allowed the Delhi government to function,"&nbsphe said. "We also tried to use the strategy of minimising our attacks and instead focus on work, but the incidents over past one year reflect that the strategy has not worked,"&nbspBharadwaj added. He was referring to the recent raids on Jain's residence by the CBI, the interrogation of the chief minister and his deputy Manish Sisodia in the case of an alleged assault on Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash by AAP MLAs, the removal of Delhi government advisors, including Atishi Marlena, and the arrest of Kejriwal's kin in an alleged irregularity in the PWD related work.

After a year of keeping quiet, Kejriwal renews attacks on Modi 

A day before the expiry of the deadline to vacate their official bungalows, former chief ministers Akhilesh Yadav and his father Mulayam Singh have moved to the VVIP guest house in Lucknow, while Mayawati vacated one bungalow, she claimed the other was converted into a memorial for BSP founder Kanshi Ram.

"Mulayam Singh Yadav shifted to the VVIP guest house in Lucknow on Friday, while Akhilesh Yadav along with his MP wife Dimple and children shifted to the VVIP guest house on Saturday. One room each has been allotted to Akhilesh, Dimple and Mulayam," Chief Management Officer of VVIP Guest House Rajiv Kumar told PTI.

He said all the rooms which have been allotted to them are double-room suites.

The members of Yadav family have been given rooms on the first floor of the VVIP guest house, a senior official said.

Officials also said that as per laid down norms, a room can be booked for a period of only three days. After this application to book a room has to be submitted for extension or re-booking.

Acting on a Supreme Court order last month, the UP Estate Department issued notices to the former chief ministers asking them to vacate their official bungalows within 15 days that expires Sunday.

The apex court had on May 7 held that former UP chief ministers cannot retain government accommodation after demitting office.

The estate department had issued notices to six former chief ministers - Narayan Dutt Tiwari, Mulayam Singh Yadav, Kalyan Singh, Mayawati, Rajnath Singh and Akhilesh Yadav - to vacate their official bungalows in compliance with SC the order.

While Akhilesh and Mulayam have shifted to the VVIP guest house, Tiwari is yet to do so with his wife Ujjwala Tiwari seeking more time from the estate department, pleading that her husband was in the "last stages" of his life.

A board reading 'Pandit Narain Dutt Tiwari Sarvjan Vikas Foundation' has been fixed outside Tiwari's Mall Avenue bungalow it in an apparent bid to save it.

Claiming compliance with the Supreme Court order, BSP supremo Mayawati vacated a government house here but held on to a second sprawling bungalow, which her party says is a memorial to their founder Kanshi Ram.

Her personal secretary said she has vacated on May 29 the bungalow on 6, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg which was allotted to her as former chief minister.

However, Mayawati has claimed that the 13 A Mall Avenue bungalow was party founder Kanshi Ram's memorial.

The estate department has rejected Mayawati's claim that 13 A Mall Avenue is Kanshi Ram's memorial, while claiming that the 6 Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg residence, which she had vacated, was under her illegal possession.

13A Mall Avenue was allotted to Mayawati in capacity as former chief minister while 6 Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg bungalow was under her illegal possession. She has to vacate Mall Avenue residence as per the SC order, a senior estate department official told PTI.

A BSP delegation met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and claimed that the Mall Avenue bungalow was converted into a Kanshi Ram memorial in 2011 and Mayawati occupied only two rooms in it.

On May 21, after it had received the vacation notice, the BSP also installed a board at that bungalow, terming it 'Shri Kanshi Ram Ji Yadgar Vishram Sthal'.

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, who is also the local MP, has shifted from his bungalow at 4, Kalidas Marg, just next to the residence of the chief minister, to his residence on 200 square metre plot at Vipul Khand in posh Gomti Nagar here.

Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh's belongings have been moved to the official bungalow of his grandson Sandeep Singh, who is a minister in the Yogi Adityanath government.

The Supreme Court's order came on a public interest litigation filed by NGO Lok Prahari following an amendment passed by the UP Assembly which allowed all the former chief ministers to occupy government bungalows for lifetime.

The apex court had also struck down the amendment to the legislation which allowed them to retain government accommodation even after demitting office.

The bench had said the amendment was "arbitrary, discriminatory" and violated the concept of equality and added that once such persons demit public office, there is nothing to distinguish them from the common man.

The NGO had challenged the amendment made by the erstwhile Akhilesh Yadav government to the UP ministers (Salaries, Allowances and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1981.&nbsp

A day before the expiry of the deadline to vacate their official bungalows, former chief ministers Akhilesh Yadav and his father Mulayam Singh have moved to the VVIP guest house in Lucknow

A day before the expiry of the deadline to vacate their official bungalows, former chief ministers Akhilesh Yadav and his father Mulayam Singh have moved to the VVIP guest house in Lucknow, while Mayawati vacated one bungalow, she claimed the other was converted into a memorial for BSP founder Kanshi Ram. "Mulayam Singh Yadav shifted to the VVIP guest house in Lucknow on Friday, while Akhilesh Yadav along with his MP wife Dimple and children shifted to the VVIP guest house on Saturday. One room each has been allotted to Akhilesh, Dimple and Mulayam," Chief Management Officer of VVIP Guest House Rajiv Kumar told PTI. He said all the rooms which have been allotted to them are double-room suites. The members of Yadav family have been given rooms on the first floor of the VVIP guest house, a senior official said. Officials also said that as per laid down norms, a room can be booked for a period of only three days. After this application to book a room has to be submitted for extension or re-booking. Acting on a Supreme Court order last month, the UP Estate Department issued notices to the former chief ministers asking them to vacate their official bungalows within 15 days that expires Sunday. The apex court had on May 7 held that former UP chief ministers cannot retain government accommodation after demitting office. The estate department had issued notices to six former chief ministers - Narayan Dutt Tiwari, Mulayam Singh Yadav, Kalyan Singh, Mayawati, Rajnath Singh and Akhilesh Yadav - to vacate their official bungalows in compliance with SC the order. While Akhilesh and Mulayam have shifted to the VVIP guest house, Tiwari is yet to do so with his wife Ujjwala Tiwari seeking more time from the estate department, pleading that her husband was in the "last stages" of his life. A board reading 'Pandit Narain Dutt Tiwari Sarvjan Vikas Foundation' has been fixed outside Tiwari's Mall Avenue bungalow it in an apparent bid to save it. Claiming compliance with the Supreme Court order, BSP supremo Mayawati vacated a government house here but held on to a second sprawling bungalow, which her party says is a memorial to their founder Kanshi Ram. Her personal secretary said she has vacated on May 29 the bungalow on 6, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg which was allotted to her as former chief minister. However, Mayawati has claimed that the 13 A Mall Avenue bungalow was party founder Kanshi Ram's memorial. The estate department has rejected Mayawati's claim that 13 A Mall Avenue is Kanshi Ram's memorial, while claiming that the 6 Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg residence, which she had vacated, was under her illegal possession. 13A Mall Avenue was allotted to Mayawati in capacity as former chief minister while 6 Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg bungalow was under her illegal possession. She has to vacate Mall Avenue residence as per the SC order, a senior estate department official told PTI. A BSP delegation met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and claimed that the Mall Avenue bungalow was converted into a Kanshi Ram memorial in 2011 and Mayawati occupied only two rooms in it. On May 21, after it had received the vacation notice, the BSP also installed a board at that bungalow, terming it 'Shri Kanshi Ram Ji Yadgar Vishram Sthal'. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, who is also the local MP, has shifted from his bungalow at 4, Kalidas Marg, just next to the residence of the chief minister, to his residence on 200 square metre plot at Vipul Khand in posh Gomti Nagar here. Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh's belongings have been moved to the official bungalow of his grandson Sandeep Singh, who is a minister in the Yogi Adityanath government. The Supreme Court's order came on a public interest litigation filed by NGO Lok Prahari following an amendment passed by the UP Assembly which allowed all the former chief ministers to occupy government bungalows for lifetime. The apex court had also struck down the amendment to the legislation which allowed them to retain government accommodation even after demitting office. The bench had said the amendment was "arbitrary, discriminatory" and violated the concept of equality and added that once such persons demit public office, there is nothing to distinguish them from the common man. The NGO had challenged the amendment made by the erstwhile Akhilesh Yadav government to the UP ministers (Salaries, Allowances and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1981.

Most UP ex-CMs leave official bungalows after Supreme Court order

Ten people have been arrested for showing black flags to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during his day-long visit in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, police said on Saturday.

"On Friday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was on a visit to Etawah. At Kachaura crossing, under the Civil Lines police station, some people waved black flags at him," Circle Officer (City) Anjani Kumar said.

"Police arrested 10 people while they were fleeing from the spot. A case has been registered against them," Kumar added.

All 10 were released later at night on personal surety after medical examination.

All 10 were released later at night on personal surety after medical examination

Ten people have been arrested for showing black flags to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during his day-long visit in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, police said on Saturday. "On Friday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was on a visit to Etawah. At Kachaura crossing, under the Civil Lines police station, some people waved black flags at him," Circle Officer (City) Anjani Kumar said. "Police arrested 10 people while they were fleeing from the spot. A case has been registered against them," Kumar added. All 10 were released later at night on personal surety after medical examination.

10 arrested for waving black flags at UP CM Yogi Adityanath

A day after farmers in the country went on <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/farmers-begin-10-day-nationwide-strike-say-will-not-sell-produce-in-cities-141609">strike</a>, the prices of fruits and vegetables have reportedly shot up.&nbsp;

ANI reported vendors at Delhi's Okhla mandi as saying prices had risen.

PTI added that the arrival of vegetables at various market committees and the collection of milk in Maharashtra's Nashik district had also been affected.

"All milk dairies in the (Nashik) district are closed and collection centres for milk has been affected. Agitating farmers poured milk on the roads at Visapur in Yeola taluka in the morning today. Arrival of vegetables at APMC is also low," PTI quoted Raju Desale, working president of the All India Kisan Sabha, as saying.

The farmers began their 10-day strike — called Gaon Bandh — on Friday, saying they would not transport their produce to the cities. The farmers have also threatened a Bharat Bandh on the last day of their strike, June 10.&nbsp;

The farmers are demanding a waiver of their loans, implementation of the Swaminathan Commission report, and a minimum income guarantee scheme.&nbsp;

Farmers were seen in Punjab and Maharashtra dumping fruit, vegetables, and milk on the streets.&nbsp;

PTI reported that farmer organisations have called for a boycott of mandis&nbsp;in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Mahrashtra, but that Rashtriya Kisan Mazdoor Mahasangh convenor Shivkumar Sharma claimed in Bhopal that the farmer strike is being observed across 22 states.

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Wholesalers at Delhi's Okhla mandi said prices had risen. PTI reported that the arrival of vegetables at various market committees and the collection of milk in Maharashtra's Nashik district had also been affected

A day after farmers in the country went on strike, the prices of fruits and vegetables have reportedly shot up. ANI reported vendors at Delhi's Okhla mandi as saying prices had risen. PTI added that the arrival of vegetables at various market committees and the collection of milk in Maharashtra's Nashik district had also been affected. "All milk dairies in the (Nashik) district are closed and collection centres for milk has been affected. Agitating farmers poured milk on the roads at Visapur in Yeola taluka in the morning today. Arrival of vegetables at APMC is also low," PTI quoted Raju Desale, working president of the All India Kisan Sabha, as saying. The farmers began their 10-day strike — called Gaon Bandh — on Friday, saying they would not transport their produce to the cities. The farmers have also threatened a Bharat Bandh on the last day of their strike, June 10. The farmers are demanding a waiver of their loans, implementation of the Swaminathan Commission report, and a minimum income guarantee scheme. Farmers were seen in Punjab and Maharashtra dumping fruit, vegetables, and milk on the streets. PTI reported that farmer organisations have called for a boycott of mandis in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Mahrashtra, but that Rashtriya Kisan Mazdoor Mahasangh convenor Shivkumar Sharma claimed in Bhopal that the farmer strike is being observed across 22 states. #Delhi: Vendors at Okhla vegetable market say prices have shot up due to country-wide farmers' protest. pic.twitter.com/beS3IxBN9L — ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2018 × Meanwhile, despite photographic evidence to the contrary, a number of politicians on Saturday continued to say there was no farmer strike taking place in the country. Madhya Pradesh: Farmers in Mandsaur on 10-day 'Kisan Avkash' strike prepared 'Kheer' and distributed it among villagers. The farmers during the ten-day strike are not supplying vegetables, fruits, grains and milk to cities. (01.06.2018) pic.twitter.com/c9aCnb4zKf — ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2018 × Its 2nd June today,where is the strike happening? No farmers are participating in the strike. Farmers are happy with the schemes CM has launched for them.They have faith that state¢ral govt will solve their problems: Balkrishna Patidar, Madhya Pradesh minister for Agriculture pic.twitter.com/EKmKVowGAJ — ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2018 × #WATCH: Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar speaks on farmers' strike, says, 'they don't have any issues, they are just focusing on unnecessary things, not selling produce will bring losses to farmers.' (01.06.2018) pic.twitter.com/CFY7dzgj2g — ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2018 ×

Day after country's farmers go on strike, fruit & vegetable prices shoot up

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