<p>Due to the contaminated water of Shamli's Kairana meat plant, there is panic in the public with the wrath of Hepatitis C and cancer gripping people in the village.</p>

<p>The villagers informed that more than 35 people have died in the last few days after drinking the contaminated water and about 70 percent are suffering from serious illnesses due to the same.</p>

<p>The locals told ANI, "Around 35 people have died due to water-borne diseases but no action has been taken by the government as yet."</p>

<p>Village head Irshad said, "There is a pond of about 35-36 bighas in our village, in which drainage is filled with all the filthy water. And this messy water goes down to the ground floor. Because it comes in from the taps, the people here have black jaundice. The treatment of some people is going on in Rohtak and Meerut. The poor people do not have money hence die."</p>

<p>Shamli CMO Rajkumar accepted the ongoing problem in the village and informed about his next course of action stating that an investigation has been set up and it is going on in full swing.</p>

<p>"We will be setting up health camps and will also get the water tested for investigation. The patients will be tested by camping in the village and the doctors will soon present a report for the same," said Rajkumar.</p>


Shamli CMO Rajkumar accepted the ongoing problem in the village and informed about his next course of action

Due to the contaminated water of Shamli's Kairana meat plant, there is panic in the public with the wrath of Hepatitis C and cancer gripping people in the village. The villagers informed that more than 35 people have died in the last few days after drinking the contaminated water and about 70 percent are suffering from serious illnesses due to the same. The locals told ANI, "Around 35 people have died due to water-borne diseases but no action has been taken by the government as yet." Village head Irshad said, "There is a pond of about 35-36 bighas in our village, in which drainage is filled with all the filthy water. And this messy water goes down to the ground floor. Because it comes in from the taps, the people here have black jaundice. The treatment of some people is going on in Rohtak and Meerut. The poor people do not have money hence die." Shamli CMO Rajkumar accepted the ongoing problem in the village and informed about his next course of action stating that an investigation has been set up and it is going on in full swing. "We will be setting up health camps and will also get the water tested for investigation. The patients will be tested by camping in the village and the doctors will soon present a report for the same," said Rajkumar.

35 die in UP's Shamli village, residents blame meat plant

<p>A speeding van carrying 16 passengers rammed into a stationary truck on the National Highway 24 here early this morning, killing 12 people and injuring four, police said.</p>

<p>Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the deaths in the accident and directed the officials concerned to initiate steps for ensuring all possible help and proper treatment to the injured.</p>

<p>The incident took place in Uchauliya when the overloaded Tata Magic van, on its way to Sitapur from Shahjahanpur, hit the truck from the rear side near a roadside eatery, Superintendent of Police S Channappa said.</p>

<p>Nine people, including the van's driver Anup Awasthi (25) and helper Kishan (23) died on the spot, he said.</p>

<p>Three of the seven injured who were rushed to a hospital in Shahjahanpur succumbed to their injuries later, the police said.</p>

<p>Deputy SP Vijay Anand said two children, aged three months and one year, had a miraculous escape.</p>

<p>The driver lost control of the van running in high speed leading to the accident, Anand said, adding that efforts were on to identify the other deceased.</p>

<p>On Thursday, 13 children on their way to school were killed when a train rammed into their van at an unmanned railway crossing in Kushinagar.&nbsp</p>


Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the deaths in the accident and directed the officials concerned to initiate steps for ensuring all possible help and proper treatment to the injured.

A speeding van carrying 16 passengers rammed into a stationary truck on the National Highway 24 here early this morning, killing 12 people and injuring four, police said. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the deaths in the accident and directed the officials concerned to initiate steps for ensuring all possible help and proper treatment to the injured. The incident took place in Uchauliya when the overloaded Tata Magic van, on its way to Sitapur from Shahjahanpur, hit the truck from the rear side near a roadside eatery, Superintendent of Police S Channappa said. Nine people, including the van's driver Anup Awasthi (25) and helper Kishan (23) died on the spot, he said. Three of the seven injured who were rushed to a hospital in Shahjahanpur succumbed to their injuries later, the police said. Deputy SP Vijay Anand said two children, aged three months and one year, had a miraculous escape. The driver lost control of the van running in high speed leading to the accident, Anand said, adding that efforts were on to identify the other deceased. On Thursday, 13 children on their way to school were killed when a train rammed into their van at an unmanned railway crossing in Kushinagar.

12 killed as van hits truck in Uttar Pradesh

<p>At least nine people lost their lives when their vehicle travelling at high speed rammed into a truck parked on the roadside in Lakhimpur Kheri, police said.<br />
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17 people were in the minivan&nbsp;when the accident took place. The injured were rushed to a hospital, where the condition of three is said to be critical.<br />
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As many as 17 people were in the vehicle when the accident took place

At least nine people lost their lives when their vehicle travelling at high speed rammed into a truck parked on the roadside in Lakhimpur Kheri, police said. 17 people were in the minivan when the accident took place. The injured were rushed to a hospital, where the condition of three is said to be critical. The accident on national highway-24 apparently took place as the driver dozed off at the wheel around 6 a.m., a police officer said. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has condoled the loss of lives and ordered the district administration to ensure proper treatment to the injured, according to a government spokesman.

Uttar Pradesh: 9 dead after vehicle rams into stationary truck

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed regret over Kushinagar accident where at least 13 children were killed. "I am extremely saddened on hearing about the death of school students in a collision between a school van and a train in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar. UP government and the railway department will take appropriate action," PM Modi stated while addressing BJP candidates for the upcoming Karnataka assembly poll this morning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to reports, 13 children were killed and eight others were reported injured when a train rammed into a school vehicle at an unmanned railway crossing. The incident took place at Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar area, around 50 kilometres from Gorakhpur.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The train was bound for Siwan from Gorakhpur. The school van is reported to have been carrying at least 25 people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced Rs 2 lakh as ex-gratia for the families of the victims. CM Adityanath has also directed the Gorakhpur commissioner to conduct an inquiry into the accident.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal also announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each for the kin of the victim.</p>

<p>"I received the unfortunate news of the death of school children. I have asked senior officials to conduct a probe into the incident. Railways will give a compensation of Rs 2 lakh to the kin of the dead over and above the aid announced by the Uttar Pradesh government," Goyal tweeted.</p>

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<p>Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh expressed sadness over Kushinagar accident.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"The death of several children in the accident in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district has caused me to grieve deeply. I convey my grieving condolences to the families of the deceased children. Orders for investigation of the incident have been given by the Ministry of Railways," read his tweet.&nbsp;</p>


Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced Rs 2 lakh as ex-gratia for the families of the victims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed regret over Kushinagar accident where at least 13 children were killed. "I am extremely saddened on hearing about the death of school students in a collision between a school van and a train in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar. UP government and the railway department will take appropriate action," PM Modi stated while addressing BJP candidates for the upcoming Karnataka assembly poll this morning. According to reports, 13 children were killed and eight others were reported injured when a train rammed into a school vehicle at an unmanned railway crossing. The incident took place at Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar area, around 50 kilometres from Gorakhpur. The train was bound for Siwan from Gorakhpur. The school van is reported to have been carrying at least 25 people. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced Rs 2 lakh as ex-gratia for the families of the victims. CM Adityanath has also directed the Gorakhpur commissioner to conduct an inquiry into the accident. कुशीनगर जिले में हुए दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण ट्रेन दुर्घटना में स्कूली बच्चों की मृत्यु पर गहरा दुःख पंहुचा। ईश्वर से दिवंगत आत्मा की शांति एवं परिजनों को संबल देने की प्रार्थना करता हूँ। दुर्घटना से प्रभावित लोगों के समुचित इलाज की व्यवस्था कराने व हर सम्भव मदद करने के निर्देश दिए हैं। — Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) April 26, 2018 × Meanwhile, Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal also announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each for the kin of the victim. "I received the unfortunate news of the death of school children. I have asked senior officials to conduct a probe into the incident. Railways will give a compensation of Rs 2 lakh to the kin of the dead over and above the aid announced by the Uttar Pradesh government," Goyal tweeted. कुशीनगर में हुए हादसे में स्कूली बच्चों की मृत्यु का दुःखद समाचार मिला, मैंने सीनियर अधिकारियों द्वारा हादसे की इन्क्वायरी के निर्देश दिए हैं, मृतको के परिवार जनों को रेलवे की ओर से दो लाख रुपये की सहायता दी जायेगी जो उप्र सरकार द्वारा दी जा रही दो लाख की राशि के अतिरिक्त होगी। — Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) April 26, 2018 × Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh expressed sadness over Kushinagar accident. उत्तर प्रदेश के कुशीनगर जिले में हुई दुर्घटना में कई बच्चों की मृत्यु के समाचार से मुझे गहरा दुःख पहुँचा है. मैं मृतक बच्चों के परिवारों को अपनी शोक संवेदना प्रेषित करता हूँ. हादसे की जाँच के आदेश रेल मंत्रालय द्वारा दे दिए गए हैं. — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) April 26, 2018 × "The death of several children in the accident in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district has caused me to grieve deeply. I convey my grieving condolences to the families of the deceased children. Orders for investigation of the incident have been given by the Ministry of Railways," read his tweet.

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<p>Thirteen schoolchildren have died in Uttar Pradesh after a train collided with the van they were travelling in.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The accident occurred at an unmanned crossing in the state's Kushinagar district.&nbsp;</p>

<p>UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityananth visited the accident site where he said four other children and the van driver were critically injured.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An "enquiry will be conducted to nab those responsible," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Adityanath added that he had spoken to Railway Minister Piyush Goyal and that "prima facie&nbsp;(it) appears to be (the) mistake of the van driver".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Adityanath said the van driver had "earphones on and there are questions over his age too".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Strict action will be taken," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Railway Board Chairman Ashwani Lohani said in Delhi that they&nbsp;are "trying to eliminate unmanned level crossings".</p>

<p>Adityanath had earlier released a statement expressing his "deepest condolences on this very unfortunate incident and directed district administration to provide all help and medical aid."</p>

<p>He also announced ex-gratia&nbsp;payment of Rs 2 lakh each to the families of the victims.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An enquiry was also ordered by Railway Minister Piyush Goyal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I have asked senior officials to conduct an inquiry into the incident. Railways will provide an ex-gratia amount of Rs 2 lakh each to families of the deceased,"&nbsp; Goyal tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

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— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) <a href="https://twitter.com/PiyushGoyal/status/989350565455872000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>&nbsp;"Appropriate action" was also promised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I am extremely saddened on hearing about the death of 11 school students in a collision between a school van and a train in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar. UP government and railway department will take appropriate action," Modi said while <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/development-is-the-only-agenda-of-my-government-pm-modi--132901">speaking to the BJP's candidates</a> for the upcoming Karnataka elections and party workers.&nbsp;</p>

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The accident occurred at an unmanned crossing in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district. Eight children were injured

Thirteen schoolchildren have died in Uttar Pradesh after a train collided with the van they were travelling in. The accident occurred at an unmanned crossing in the state's Kushinagar district. UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityananth visited the accident site where he said four other children and the van driver were critically injured. An "enquiry will be conducted to nab those responsible," he added. Adityanath added that he had spoken to Railway Minister Piyush Goyal and that "prima facie (it) appears to be (the) mistake of the van driver". Adityanath said the van driver had "earphones on and there are questions over his age too". "Strict action will be taken," he added. Meanwhile, Railway Board Chairman Ashwani Lohani said in Delhi that they are "trying to eliminate unmanned level crossings". Adityanath had earlier released a statement expressing his "deepest condolences on this very unfortunate incident and directed district administration to provide all help and medical aid." He also announced ex-gratia payment of Rs 2 lakh each to the families of the victims. An enquiry was also ordered by Railway Minister Piyush Goyal. "I have asked senior officials to conduct an inquiry into the incident. Railways will provide an ex-gratia amount of Rs 2 lakh each to families of the deceased," Goyal tweeted. कुशीनगर में हुए हादसे में स्कूली बच्चों की मृत्यु का दुःखद समाचार मिला, मैंने सीनियर अधिकारियों द्वारा हादसे की इन्क्वायरी के निर्देश दिए हैं, मृतको के परिवार जनों को रेलवे की ओर से दो लाख रुपये की सहायता दी जायेगी जो उप्र सरकार द्वारा दी जा रही दो लाख की राशि के अतिरिक्त होगी। — Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) April 26, 2018 × "Appropriate action" was also promised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "I am extremely saddened on hearing about the death of 11 school students in a collision between a school van and a train in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar. UP government and railway department will take appropriate action," Modi said while speaking to the BJP's candidates for the upcoming Karnataka elections and party workers. I am extremely saddened on hearing about the death of 11 school students in a collision between a school van and a train in Uttar Pradesh's #Kushinagar . UP government and railway dept will take appropriate action: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pic.twitter.com/CEiDOukG6I — ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2018 × #Kushinagar accident: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visits injured students & victims' families. 13 students have died in the accident, when the vehicle carrying them collided with a train at an unmanned crossing. pic.twitter.com/RnAouz1wgx — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) April 26, 2018 × Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at site of the accident in which 13 school students died after collision between a school van and train, in Kushinagar pic.twitter.com/LDi4gRWcgj — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) April 26, 2018 ×

13 children dead after train collides with school van in UP; CM Yogi Adityanath promises 'strict action'

<p>A 16-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by three youths including a relative for hours inside a moving a car in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.</p>

<p>The incident occurred on April 18, according to the victim's statement.</p>

<p>The girl has alleged that three people, including a distant relative and a fellow classmate offered to drop her home since she had missed her school bus. But that the men then gang-raped her.</p>

<p>The third accused in the case has not yet been unidentified.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In her statement to police, the 16-year old has alleged her attackers forced her to have a spiked drink before they attacked her.</p>

<p>The girl's parents filed a police complaint in the evening after she did not return home.</p>

<p>The police later found her on a road near Knowledge Park at about 2 am in the morning.</p>

<p>The girl, whe was unconscious when she was found, was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital.</p>

<p>She recorded her statement after being discharged.</p>

<p>News reports quoted a senior police officer investigating the matter as saying a case has been registered under sections 376D of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) Act.</p>

<p>Police added that all three accused are absconding.</p>

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A second attacker was a classmate. The third attacker has not been identified

A 16-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by three youths including a relative for hours inside a moving a car in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred on April 18, according to the victim's statement. The girl has alleged that three people, including a distant relative and a fellow classmate offered to drop her home since she had missed her school bus. But that the men then gang-raped her. The third accused in the case has not yet been unidentified. In her statement to police, the 16-year old has alleged her attackers forced her to have a spiked drink before they attacked her. The girl's parents filed a police complaint in the evening after she did not return home. The police later found her on a road near Knowledge Park at about 2 am in the morning. The girl, whe was unconscious when she was found, was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital. She recorded her statement after being discharged. News reports quoted a senior police officer investigating the matter as saying a case has been registered under sections 376D of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) Act. Police added that all three accused are absconding.

Noida: 16-year-old girl allegedly gang-raped in moving car, 1 attacker was a relative

<p>NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Tuesday said that the states in India's eastern region like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan are keeping India backward, especially on social indicators.</p>

<p>Speaking at the first Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan Memorial Lecture at Jamia Millia Islamia University, Kant said, "Eastern part of India particularly states like Bihar, UP, Chattisgarh, MP, and Rajasthan are keeping India backward especially on social indicators. While we have improved on ease of doing business, we have remained backward on human development index."Kant further said that India is still 131 out of 188 countries in the Human Development Index (HDI).</p>

<p>Reacting to 'Challenges of Transforming India' he said that the part of southern and western India was doing well and growing speedily."And when the country's HDI has to improve and we have to focus on these social indicators. We are working on these things through Aspirational Districts Programme," he added.</p>

<p>Stressing upon the significance of sustainable growth, the NITI Aayog CEO said, "Education and health are vital and in these two areas India is lagging behind. Our learning outcomes are poor - a class 5 student is not able to do class 2 subtractions. Class 5 student is not able to read his mother tongue. Infant mortality rates are very high. Unless we improve on these aspects, it will be difficult to grow in a consistent way."</p>

<p>He also encouraged women to participate in decision-making process. He said, "There must be a conscious effort to frame policies to give women opportunities."</p>


The other states he included in his list were Chattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan

NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Tuesday said that the states in India's eastern region like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan are keeping India backward, especially on social indicators. Speaking at the first Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan Memorial Lecture at Jamia Millia Islamia University, Kant said, "Eastern part of India particularly states like Bihar, UP, Chattisgarh, MP, and Rajasthan are keeping India backward especially on social indicators. While we have improved on ease of doing business, we have remained backward on human development index."Kant further said that India is still 131 out of 188 countries in the Human Development Index (HDI). Reacting to 'Challenges of Transforming India' he said that the part of southern and western India was doing well and growing speedily."And when the country's HDI has to improve and we have to focus on these social indicators. We are working on these things through Aspirational Districts Programme," he added. Stressing upon the significance of sustainable growth, the NITI Aayog CEO said, "Education and health are vital and in these two areas India is lagging behind. Our learning outcomes are poor - a class 5 student is not able to do class 2 subtractions. Class 5 student is not able to read his mother tongue. Infant mortality rates are very high. Unless we improve on these aspects, it will be difficult to grow in a consistent way." He also encouraged women to participate in decision-making process. He said, "There must be a conscious effort to frame policies to give women opportunities."

States like UP, Bihar holding India back: NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant

<p>A lady Sub-Inspector was allegedly suspended for demanding pizza from a restaurant owner, who came to register a complaint in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow.</p>

<p>The incident is of Hazratganj Police Station, where the owner, Rohit Berry went to the police station to file a case against an unknown man, who did not pay for the food in the restaurant.</p>

<p>The lady Sub-Inspector wrote the FIR but asked the owner to bring Pizza when he comes again to take the copy of the FIR.</p>

<p>The SI asked complainant for a free pizza and chicken chilly from his restaurant.</p>

<p>"She asked us to bring food and take our FIR copy. We supplied the order but they returned it and paid us after the incident went viral on social media," said the owner of the restaurant Rohit Berry.</p>

<p>SSP Hirendra Kumar confirmed the suspension of the sub-inspector and said a departmental inquiry has been initiated in the matter.</p>


The SI asked complainant for a free pizza and chicken chilly from his restaurant.

A lady Sub-Inspector was allegedly suspended for demanding pizza from a restaurant owner, who came to register a complaint in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow. The incident is of Hazratganj Police Station, where the owner, Rohit Berry went to the police station to file a case against an unknown man, who did not pay for the food in the restaurant. The lady Sub-Inspector wrote the FIR but asked the owner to bring Pizza when he comes again to take the copy of the FIR. The SI asked complainant for a free pizza and chicken chilly from his restaurant. "She asked us to bring food and take our FIR copy. We supplied the order but they returned it and paid us after the incident went viral on social media," said the owner of the restaurant Rohit Berry. SSP Hirendra Kumar confirmed the suspension of the sub-inspector and said a departmental inquiry has been initiated in the matter.

Uttar Pradesh: Woman sub-Inspector demands pizza for FIR, suspended

<p>The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) is likely to announce the state board exam results for class 10 and class 12 in end-April, media reports said.</p>

<p>Earlier, speculation was rife that the results would be declared on April 15.</p>

<p>The results have reportedly been delayed because of the pending evaluation of the exam papers.</p>

<p>However, local dailies report that the evaluation process is over and is pending at only a few examination centres.</p>

<p>The board is likely to make an official announcement about the declaration of the results soon.'</p>

<p>Students can check their results at http://upmspresults.up.nic.in and at upresults.nic.in.</p>

<p>This year, the examination for both class 10 and 12 began on February 6. The high school examination ended on February 22 while the class 12th exams ended on March 12.</p>


The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) is likely to announce the state board exam results for class 10 and class 12 in end-April, media reports said

The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) is likely to announce the state board exam results for class 10 and class 12 in end-April, media reports said. Earlier, speculation was rife that the results would be declared on April 15. The results have reportedly been delayed because of the pending evaluation of the exam papers. However, local dailies report that the evaluation process is over and is pending at only a few examination centres. The board is likely to make an official announcement about the declaration of the results soon.' Students can check their results at http://upmspresults.up.nic.in and at upresults.nic.in. This year, the examination for both class 10 and 12 began on February 6. The high school examination ended on February 22 while the class 12th exams ended on March 12.

Uttar Pradesh board exam results to be out soon: Reports

<p>The CBI on Thursday <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/unnao-rape-victim-had-filed-false-rape-case-earlier-bjp-mla-surendra-singh-130038">night detained BJP MLA Kuldeep</a> Singh Senger the main accused in the gang rape of a minor in Unnao.</p>

<p>ANI sources said CBI had registered 3 cases against Sengar.&nbsp;The agency sleuths swooped down at the residence of Sengar in Lucknow in the early hours today and took him for questioning at its office in Lucknow, the officials said.</p>

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<p>The police had registered cases against the BJP MLA under various sections of IPC and provisions of the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The MLA has been booked under IPC sections &nbsp;376 (rape), 366 (kidnapping, abducting or inducing woman to compel her for marriage,), 363 (kidnapping) and 506 (criminal intimidation).</p>

<p>On Thursday, the case was handed over to the CBI after an FIR was lodged against Senger in the rape of a minor.</p>

<p>The teenager who along with her family had tried to immolate herself outside Uttar Pradesh Chief minister Adityanath's house in Lucknow had alleged that she was held captive in a hotel room by the district administration with guards outside.</p>

<p>On Thursday night, Congress president Rahul Gandhi had led midnight protests against Kathua and Unnao gang rapes at Delhi's India Gate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Like millions of Indians my heart hurts tonight. India simply cannot continue to treat its women the way it does," Rahul had tweeted on Thursday.</p>

<p>The agency has taken over the investigation into the three cases referred by the Centre on the request of the Uttar Pradesh government.</p>

<p>Sengar, a four-term MLA, enjoys immense clout cutting across party lines in the rural areas around Unnao district, a semi-urban area about 70 km from Lucknow.</p>

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The MLA has been booked under IPC sections 376 (rape), 366 (kidnapping, abducting or inducing woman to compel her marriage,), 363 (kidnapping) and 506 (criminal intimidation).

The CBI on Thursday night detained BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Senger the main accused in the gang rape of a minor in Unnao. ANI sources said CBI had registered 3 cases against Sengar. The agency sleuths swooped down at the residence of Sengar in Lucknow in the early hours today and took him for questioning at its office in Lucknow, the officials said. #WATCH Earlier visuals of BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Senger, main accused in Unnao rape case, detained by CBI. pic.twitter.com/k9krGucGD1 — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) April 13, 2018 × The police had registered cases against the BJP MLA under various sections of IPC and provisions of the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The MLA has been booked under IPC sections 376 (rape), 366 (kidnapping, abducting or inducing woman to compel her for marriage,), 363 (kidnapping) and 506 (criminal intimidation). On Thursday, the case was handed over to the CBI after an FIR was lodged against Senger in the rape of a minor. The teenager who along with her family had tried to immolate herself outside Uttar Pradesh Chief minister Adityanath's house in Lucknow had alleged that she was held captive in a hotel room by the district administration with guards outside. On Thursday night, Congress president Rahul Gandhi had led midnight protests against Kathua and Unnao gang rapes at Delhi's India Gate. "Like millions of Indians my heart hurts tonight. India simply cannot continue to treat its women the way it does," Rahul had tweeted on Thursday. The agency has taken over the investigation into the three cases referred by the Centre on the request of the Uttar Pradesh government. Sengar, a four-term MLA, enjoys immense clout cutting across party lines in the rural areas around Unnao district, a semi-urban area about 70 km from Lucknow.

Watch: CBI detains Unnao rape case accused BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Senger

<p>A severe damage has been caused to seasonal Rabi crops as unexpected rainfall and hailstorms in parts of North India continues to lash out.</p>

<p>80% of the crop has been destroyed, Mathura farmers said as they hoped a help from the government.</p>

<p>The news agency ANI reported a&nbspMathura farmer saying, 'there is nothing left now, more than 80% of the crop has been destroyed. We hope government helps us.'</p>

<p>However, so far the damage is limited to some parts of Uttar Pradesh area but according to forecast by Meteorological Department of India, the damage may increase due to widespread rainfall predictions.</p>

<p>Rain affected&nbspareas include Shamli, Meerut, Saharanpur and some places of Western UP.&nbspAffected crops are of mustard, wheat and mangoes.</p>

<p>Rains also affect the quality of the grain however, it will take 10 to 15 days to know the actual reports of the damage.</p>

<p>According to reports thundershowers and more rains with gusty winds are expected in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh for another three days.</p>

<p>District agricultural officers are also asked to give an initial estimate of damage report to state agricultural department minister Prem Kumar.</p>

<p>According to the central and state norms of compensation, the farmers can only claim compensation for damaged crops if the damge is more than 33% and is caused by hailstorms.</p>


80% of the crop has been destroyed, Mathura farmers said as they hoped a help from the government

A severe damage has been caused to seasonal Rabi crops as unexpected rainfall and hailstorms in parts of North India continues to lash out. 80% of the crop has been destroyed, Mathura farmers said as they hoped a help from the government. The news agency ANI reported a&nbspMathura farmer saying, 'there is nothing left now, more than 80% of the crop has been destroyed. We hope government helps us.' However, so far the damage is limited to some parts of Uttar Pradesh area but according to forecast by Meteorological Department of India, the damage may increase due to widespread rainfall predictions. Rain affected&nbspareas include Shamli, Meerut, Saharanpur and some places of Western UP.&nbspAffected crops are of mustard, wheat and mangoes. Rains also affect the quality of the grain however, it will take 10 to 15 days to know the actual reports of the damage. According to reports thundershowers and more rains with gusty winds are expected in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh for another three days. District agricultural officers are also asked to give an initial estimate of damage report to state agricultural department minister Prem Kumar. According to the central and state norms of compensation, the farmers can only claim compensation for damaged crops if the damge is more than 33% and is caused by hailstorms.

Heavy rainfall causes severe damage to crops

<p>BJP president Amit Shah on Wednesday visited Uttar Pradesh to take stock of the preparations for the upcoming legislative council polls in the state and meet the party's 'sulking' alliance partners.</p>

<p>The BJP national president, who took a day's off from the Karnataka assembly campaign, is understood to have taken a look at the names of probable party candidates for the legislative council polls.</p>

<p>The elections to the 13 seats will be held on April 26 with the ruling BJP being certain of winning at least 11 seats, going by its brute majority in the state legislative assembly.</p>

<p>Shah began his tour by garlanding the statue of Jyotibha Phule, sending a message that the saffron party did not want to keep the Dalits at an arms distance at a time when the Lok Sabha polls were barely a few months away.</p>

<p>"With party MPs Savitribai Phoole, Ashok Dohrey, Chhotelal, Yashwant Singh virtually raising a banner of revolt against Chief Minister Yogi Aditynath, Shah had a long discussion with the chief minister at the latter's 5 Kalidas Marg residence to assuage their hurt sentiments. The parliamentarians had written about their discontent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi," a senior party leader said.</p>

<p>UP deputy chief ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Dinesh Sharma, and state BJP chief Mahendra Nath Pandey were also present during the discussion, he said.</p>

<p>The party leader said the Lok Sabha bypoll debacle of Gorakhpur and Phulpur also figured in the meeting.</p>

<p>The outburst of the four parliamentarians and another BJP MP Udit Raj came at a time when the country witnessed a public outcry against the Supreme Court's order on the SC/ST Act, which the Dalit leaders said was an attempt to "dilute" the law.</p>

<p>After facing strident criticism from the Opposition on Dalit issues, the BJP is also grappling with a rising voice of discontent among its own MPs belonging to the Scheduled Castes in Uttar Pradesh.</p>

<p>Lok Sabha members from Etawah and Nagina, Ashok Kumar Dohrey and Yashwant Singh respectively, are the latest to join their Dalit colleagues from the party to criticise the UP government.</p>

<p>In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dohrey had alleged that the Dalits and tribals across the country, especially in Uttar Pradesh, were being framed by the police in false cases after the protests, leading to growing insecurity among them.</p>

<p>Yashwant Singh, meanwhile, had reportedly said that nothing had been done for Dalits in the last four years.</p>

<p>Party insiders also said that the BJP's sulking ally, SBSP leader O P Rajbhar, who is also a cabinet minister, presented his case before Shah.</p>

<p>Rajbhar told PTI, "I raised the issue of quota within quota for the most backward classes. Apart from this, discrepancies pertaining to ration cards, housing, toilets, pensions and scholarship were also discussed.</p>

<p>Rajbhar-led Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) has four MLAs in the state assembly. He had threatened to boycott last month's Rajya Sabha biennial election.</p>

<p>Apna Dal (Sonelal) leader Ashish Patel also met the BJP president.</p>

<p>"The meeting with the BJP chief was held in a very cordial atmosphere. We spoke for adequate representation of Dalits and backward classes at police stations and Tehsil offices, and we were told that our demands will be looked into," he said.</p>


The BJP national president, who took a day's off from the Karnataka assembly campaign, is understood to have taken a look at the names of probable party candidates for the legislative council polls

BJP president Amit Shah on Wednesday visited Uttar Pradesh to take stock of the preparations for the upcoming legislative council polls in the state and meet the party's 'sulking' alliance partners. The BJP national president, who took a day's off from the Karnataka assembly campaign, is understood to have taken a look at the names of probable party candidates for the legislative council polls. The elections to the 13 seats will be held on April 26 with the ruling BJP being certain of winning at least 11 seats, going by its brute majority in the state legislative assembly. Shah began his tour by garlanding the statue of Jyotibha Phule, sending a message that the saffron party did not want to keep the Dalits at an arms distance at a time when the Lok Sabha polls were barely a few months away. "With party MPs Savitribai Phoole, Ashok Dohrey, Chhotelal, Yashwant Singh virtually raising a banner of revolt against Chief Minister Yogi Aditynath, Shah had a long discussion with the chief minister at the latter's 5 Kalidas Marg residence to assuage their hurt sentiments. The parliamentarians had written about their discontent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi," a senior party leader said. UP deputy chief ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Dinesh Sharma, and state BJP chief Mahendra Nath Pandey were also present during the discussion, he said. The party leader said the Lok Sabha bypoll debacle of Gorakhpur and Phulpur also figured in the meeting. The outburst of the four parliamentarians and another BJP MP Udit Raj came at a time when the country witnessed a public outcry against the Supreme Court's order on the SC/ST Act, which the Dalit leaders said was an attempt to "dilute" the law. After facing strident criticism from the Opposition on Dalit issues, the BJP is also grappling with a rising voice of discontent among its own MPs belonging to the Scheduled Castes in Uttar Pradesh. Lok Sabha members from Etawah and Nagina, Ashok Kumar Dohrey and Yashwant Singh respectively, are the latest to join their Dalit colleagues from the party to criticise the UP government. In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dohrey had alleged that the Dalits and tribals across the country, especially in Uttar Pradesh, were being framed by the police in false cases after the protests, leading to growing insecurity among them. Yashwant Singh, meanwhile, had reportedly said that nothing had been done for Dalits in the last four years. Party insiders also said that the BJP's sulking ally, SBSP leader O P Rajbhar, who is also a cabinet minister, presented his case before Shah. Rajbhar told PTI, "I raised the issue of quota within quota for the most backward classes. Apart from this, discrepancies pertaining to ration cards, housing, toilets, pensions and scholarship were also discussed. Rajbhar-led Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) has four MLAs in the state assembly. He had threatened to boycott last month's Rajya Sabha biennial election. Apna Dal (Sonelal) leader Ashish Patel also met the BJP president. "The meeting with the BJP chief was held in a very cordial atmosphere. We spoke for adequate representation of Dalits and backward classes at police stations and Tehsil offices, and we were told that our demands will be looked into," he said.

Uttar Pradesh: Amit Shah meets BJP's 'sulking' alliance partners

<p>The statue of Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar which was recently vandalised by miscreants in Badaun district of Uttar Pradesh has been rebuilt and installed.</p>

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<p>The rebuilt statue, however,&nbsp;left many people surprised as it is painted in saffron colour. The previous statue&nbsp;of BR Ambedkar was&nbsp;blue in colour.</p>

<p>The previous statue was vandalized last Friday reportedly by miscreants in the presence of police officers.</p>

<p>Following the protest from locals, the statue was rebuilt in Agra by the state administration.</p>

<p>Last month the state government invited criticism after&nbsp;it changed the name of <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/in-up-ambedkar-to-now-be-called-bhimrao-ramji-126992">Bhiramrao</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/in-up-ambedkar-to-now-be-called-bhimrao-ramji-126992"> </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/in-up-ambedkar-to-now-be-called-bhimrao-ramji-126992">Amedkar</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/in-up-ambedkar-to-now-be-called-bhimrao-ramji-126992"> to Bhiramo 'Ramji' Ambedkar</a> in government records. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The opposition Samajwadi Party accused the government of playing politics ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in 2019.</p>

<p>SP leader Anurag Bhadoria charged the state government with politicising Ambedkar's name for attracting Dalit vote bank.</p>


The rebuilt statue, however, left many people to surprise as it is painted in Saffron colour. The statues of BR Ambedkar are usually blue in colour

The statue of Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar which was recently vandalised by miscreants in Badaun district of Uttar Pradesh has been rebuilt and installed. Badaun: A BR Ambedkar statue which was vandalized recently has been rebuilt and painted saffron in colour pic.twitter.com/saW7U9BBUi — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) April 10, 2018 × The rebuilt statue, however, left many people surprised as it is painted in saffron colour. The previous statue of BR Ambedkar was blue in colour. The previous statue was vandalized last Friday reportedly by miscreants in the presence of police officers. Following the protest from locals, the statue was rebuilt in Agra by the state administration. Last month the state government invited criticism after it changed the name of Bhiramrao Amedkar to Bhiramo 'Ramji' Ambedkar in government records. The opposition Samajwadi Party accused the government of playing politics ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in 2019. SP leader Anurag Bhadoria charged the state government with politicising Ambedkar's name for attracting Dalit vote bank.

Uttar Pradesh: Vandalised Ambedkar statue reinstalled in Badaun

<p>The sister of the alleged UP rape victim has lashed out at the authorities saying, "My father has already died and now they say action will be taken."&nbsp</p>

<p>"I just want that FIR be written against Arun Singh and Kuldeep Singh and they be arrested. I want justice," she added.&nbsp&nbsp</p>

<p>Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had said Monday that the people at fault, whomsover they might be, will not be spared.&nbsp</p>

<p>The finger of accusation has so far been pointed at a politician from Adityanath's BJP party — Kuldeep Singh Sengar, the BJP MLA from Unnao.&nbsp</p>

<p>The rape victim and her family had on Sunday attempted suicide outside Adityanath's residence, which is when the story hit the national headlines.&nbsp</p>

<p>The woman and her family had alleged then that she was raped by the BJP MLA and his fellow accomplices, and that no action had been taken so far.</p>

<p>She added that she and her family were threatened after they filed an FIR, which the police registered after stalling for a year.</p>

<p>The family further alleged that Sengar's brother had thrashed the victim's father on April 3 for refusing to cancel the FIR, but that the police booked the father and locked him up.&nbsp</p>

<p>The father died Monday morning, in police custody.&nbsp</p>

<p>Police have now arrested four persons accused of beating the father, and suspended four cops — two officers and four constables.&nbsp</p>

<p>Sengar has so far denied the allegations and called it a conspiracy hatched by his political opponents.&nbsp</p>

<p>On Monday, he said he would not resign:&nbsp</p>

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'I just want that FIR be written against Arun Singh and Kuldeep Singh and they be arrested. I want justice,' the sister added

The sister of the alleged UP rape victim has lashed out at the authorities saying, "My father has already died and now they say action will be taken." "I just want that FIR be written against Arun Singh and Kuldeep Singh and they be arrested. I want justice," she added. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had said Monday that the people at fault, whomsover they might be, will not be spared. The finger of accusation has so far been pointed at a politician from Adityanath's BJP party — Kuldeep Singh Sengar, the BJP MLA from Unnao. The rape victim and her family had on Sunday attempted suicide outside Adityanath's residence, which is when the story hit the national headlines. The woman and her family had alleged then that she was raped by the BJP MLA and his fellow accomplices, and that no action had been taken so far. She added that she and her family were threatened after they filed an FIR, which the police registered after stalling for a year. The family further alleged that Sengar's brother had thrashed the victim's father on April 3 for refusing to cancel the FIR, but that the police booked the father and locked him up. The father died Monday morning, in police custody. Police have now arrested four persons accused of beating the father, and suspended four cops — two officers and four constables. Sengar has so far denied the allegations and called it a conspiracy hatched by his political opponents. On Monday, he said he would not resign: #WATCH Kuldeep Singh Sengar, BJP MLA from Unnao against whom a woman leveled rape allegations,rules out resignation. Says 'Naam kisi ka aane se koi isteefa de deta hai?' pic.twitter.com/G3ZttjIE4g — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) April 9, 2018 ×

My father has died and now they say action will be taken: Sister of UP rape victim

<p>Journalist Anuj Chaudhary&nbsp;who was shot at by unidentified men at his house in Ghaziabad yesterday shifted to Intensive care unit (ICU) on Monday.</p>

<p>Reports say that his condition continues to be critical.</p>

<p>According to the initial police investigation, personal enmity was the reason behind the shootout.</p>

<p>The media reports say that a group of four-five assailants went to&nbsp;Anuj Chaudhary's house in Rajapur locality.</p>

<p>As he opened the door, six shots were fired at him with hitting abdomen and his right arm.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The assailants immediately fled the crime scene.</p>

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Reports say that his condition continues to be critical

Journalist Anuj Chaudhary who was shot at by unidentified men at his house in Ghaziabad yesterday shifted to Intensive care unit (ICU) on Monday. Reports say that his condition continues to be critical. According to the initial police investigation, personal enmity was the reason behind the shootout. The media reports say that a group of four-five assailants went to Anuj Chaudhary's house in Rajapur locality. As he opened the door, six shots were fired at him with hitting abdomen and his right arm. The assailants immediately fled the crime scene.

Uttar Pradesh: Journalist who was shot at shifted to ICU

<p>A woman in Mathura carried her differently-abled husband on her back to get him a certificate of disability.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The woman took her husband to the office of the chief medical officer to obtain the certificate and shared that they had no access to a wheel-chair or a tricycle.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The couple told that they had previously gone to various offices but were not given the certificate.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"We went to many different offices but still have not got the certificate," the woman noted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;UP Minister Bhupendra Chaudhary condemned the incident sharing that he was saddened by it.</p>

<p>"It is a sad incident to happen in a civilised world. We will inspect the case and help accordingly," the minister noted.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Mathura later issued the certificate of disability to the&nbsp;man.&nbsp;</p>

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The couple told that they had previously gone to various offices but were not given the certificate

A woman in Mathura carried her differently-abled husband on her back to get him a certificate of disability. The woman took her husband to the office of the chief medical officer to obtain the certificate and shared that they had no access to a wheel-chair or a tricycle. The couple told that they had previously gone to various offices but were not given the certificate. Mathura: A woman was seen carrying her differently-abled husband on her back to office of chief medical officer to obtain a disability certificate, says' we have no access to a wheel-chair or a tricycle. We went to many different offices but still have not got the certificate.' pic.twitter.com/nqtHetCOtZ — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) April 4, 2018 × "We went to many different offices but still have not got the certificate," the woman noted. Meanwhile, UP Minister Bhupendra Chaudhary condemned the incident sharing that he was saddened by it. "It is a sad incident to happen in a civilised world. We will inspect the case and help accordingly," the minister noted. It is a sad incident to happen in a civilised world. We will inspect the case and help accordingly: UP Minister Bhupendra Chaudhary #Mathura pic.twitter.com/xDybvh9Mft — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) April 4, 2018 × Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Mathura later issued the certificate of disability to the man. Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Mathura issues disability certificate to man who was carried by his wife to the CMO office. pic.twitter.com/TVEJ7lAC2G — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) April 4, 2018 ×

Mathura woman carries husband on her back to get him certificate of disability

<p>India erupted in violence Monday as Dalit protesters went on the rampage against an alleged dilution of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At least nine people were killed in North India, as the protesters blocked trains, clashed with police and set fire to vehicles across several states during a nationwide bandh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Six people were killed in Madhya Pradesh, at least five of them in the crossfire between the police and protesters. Three other people died, two in Uttar Pradesh and one in Alwar, Rajasthan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Army and paramilitary forces were also put on standby in Punjab.</p>

<p>The Union Home Ministry, which rushed 800 anti-riot policemen to MP and UP, asked all states to take preventive steps and maintain public order to ensure safety of lives and property.</p>

<p>Transport, mobile and internet services were hit in many states with over 100 trains getting affected due to protests.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The protests follow a March 20 Supreme Court order banning the automatic arrest and filing of cases against people accused under the act. The court had wanted to protect "honest" public servants discharging bona fide duties from being blackmailed with false cases under the Act but the Dalits believe the order may lead to an increase in violence against the community (which already faces massive discrimination at the hands of upper caste and OBC Hindus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While some states had ordered closure of educational institutions as a precautionary measure, incidents of arson, firing and vandalism were reported from MP, UP, Rajasthan, Bihar and Punjab, among other places.</p>

<p>In UP, nearly 75 persons including 40 policemen were injured in violent protests in various parts of the state. Police have detained nearly 450 people there.</p>

<p>In Rajasthan, 26 people including nine policemen were injured in Alwar.</p>

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<p>Home Minister Rajnath Singh appealed for peace, while Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the government was not a party to the Supreme Court decision on the SC/ST Act and "respectfully" did not agree with its reasoning behind the verdict.</p>

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<p>Prasad also said the government has filed a very comprehensive review petition in the matter.</p>

<p>Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan, a prominent Dalit leader and head of NDA constituent LJP, appreciated the government's quick decision.</p>

<p>Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad alleged that incidents of atrocities on Dalits and minorities have increased in the country since the NDA came to power in 2014, while AAP leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal extended his support to the protesting groups.</p>

<p>UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath appealed for peace and urged the people not to vitiate law and order, as violence was reported from many districts including Azamgarh where protesters torched two state-run buses, injuring several passengers.<br />
As protests turned violent in Agra, Hapur, Meerut in western UP, Director General of Police (DGP), O P Singh, said, "We have sought more force from the Centre that will be deployed there."</p>

<p>Many trains, including premier Rajdhani and Shatabdi expresses, were stopped by protestors while some were short-terminated.</p>

<p>A group of about 2,000 people disrupted trains at the Hapur station as well, disrupting the movement of many goods trains, railway officials added.</p>

<p>The CBSE has already postponed Class 12 and Class 10 examinations scheduled to be held today in Punjab at the request of the state government in view of the 'Bharat Bandh'.</p>

<p>In the national capital region, protesters squatted on tracks at several places, stopping trains, including the Dehradun Express and the Ranchi Rajdhani, while a Northern Railway official said services were also disrupted by a mob in Ghaziabad.</p>

<p>Shouting slogans of "Jai Bhim", the protesters also blocked roads affecting traffic movement, police said.</p>

<p>In Patna, protesters stormed the railway station, forced closure of ticket counters and squatted on tracks disrupting movement of a number of trains.</p>

<p>Normal life was also affected in several parts of Odisha where activists of different Dalit groups put up road blockades.</p>

<p>Major towns and cities of Gujarat also witnessed protests while civic-run transport services were halted after some of the buses were targeted by agitators.&nbsp;</p>

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Six people were killed in Madhya Pradesh, two in UP, and one in Rajasthan

India erupted in violence Monday as Dalit protesters went on the rampage against an alleged dilution of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. At least nine people were killed in North India, as the protesters blocked trains, clashed with police and set fire to vehicles across several states during a nationwide bandh. Six people were killed in Madhya Pradesh, at least five of them in the crossfire between the police and protesters. Three other people died, two in Uttar Pradesh and one in Alwar, Rajasthan. The Army and paramilitary forces were also put on standby in Punjab. The Union Home Ministry, which rushed 800 anti-riot policemen to MP and UP, asked all states to take preventive steps and maintain public order to ensure safety of lives and property. Transport, mobile and internet services were hit in many states with over 100 trains getting affected due to protests. The protests follow a March 20 Supreme Court order banning the automatic arrest and filing of cases against people accused under the act. The court had wanted to protect "honest" public servants discharging bona fide duties from being blackmailed with false cases under the Act but the Dalits believe the order may lead to an increase in violence against the community (which already faces massive discrimination at the hands of upper caste and OBC Hindus. While some states had ordered closure of educational institutions as a precautionary measure, incidents of arson, firing and vandalism were reported from MP, UP, Rajasthan, Bihar and Punjab, among other places. In UP, nearly 75 persons including 40 policemen were injured in violent protests in various parts of the state. Police have detained nearly 450 people there. In Rajasthan, 26 people including nine policemen were injured in Alwar. #WATCH #BharatBandh over SC/ST protection act:Shots fired during protests in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior pic.twitter.com/p8mW36qL0s — ANI (@ANI) April 2, 2018 × #BharatBandh over SC/ST protection act: Police lathicharges protesters in #Haryana's Yamunanagar. pic.twitter.com/a6mWooQbOX — ANI (@ANI) April 2, 2018 × #BharatBandh over SC/ST protection act: Bus vandalized & set ablaze during protest in Azamgarh. pic.twitter.com/smRy8IdG9w — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) April 2, 2018 × #BharatBandh over SC/ST protection act: Visuals of vehicles set ablaze during protest in Muzaffarnagar. pic.twitter.com/r5FsdkfD3M — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) April 2, 2018 × Home Minister Rajnath Singh appealed for peace, while Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the government was not a party to the Supreme Court decision on the SC/ST Act and "respectfully" did not agree with its reasoning behind the verdict. The Government of India has advised all states to maintain law and order and we are ready to provide assistance to any state that may require so. — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) April 2, 2018 × Prasad also said the government has filed a very comprehensive review petition in the matter. Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan, a prominent Dalit leader and head of NDA constituent LJP, appreciated the government's quick decision. Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad alleged that incidents of atrocities on Dalits and minorities have increased in the country since the NDA came to power in 2014, while AAP leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal extended his support to the protesting groups. UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath appealed for peace and urged the people not to vitiate law and order, as violence was reported from many districts including Azamgarh where protesters torched two state-run buses, injuring several passengers. As protests turned violent in Agra, Hapur, Meerut in western UP, Director General of Police (DGP), O P Singh, said, "We have sought more force from the Centre that will be deployed there." Many trains, including premier Rajdhani and Shatabdi expresses, were stopped by protestors while some were short-terminated. A group of about 2,000 people disrupted trains at the Hapur station as well, disrupting the movement of many goods trains, railway officials added. The CBSE has already postponed Class 12 and Class 10 examinations scheduled to be held today in Punjab at the request of the state government in view of the 'Bharat Bandh'. In the national capital region, protesters squatted on tracks at several places, stopping trains, including the Dehradun Express and the Ranchi Rajdhani, while a Northern Railway official said services were also disrupted by a mob in Ghaziabad. Shouting slogans of "Jai Bhim", the protesters also blocked roads affecting traffic movement, police said. In Patna, protesters stormed the railway station, forced closure of ticket counters and squatted on tracks disrupting movement of a number of trains. Normal life was also affected in several parts of Odisha where activists of different Dalit groups put up road blockades. Major towns and cities of Gujarat also witnessed protests while civic-run transport services were halted after some of the buses were targeted by agitators. (With inputs from PTI)

Bharat Bandh protests: As violence sweeps across India, death toll rises to 9

<p>Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath flagged off a programme in Pipraich to eradicate Japanese Encephalitis on Monday.</p>

<p>The programme, which includes vaccination drive against Encephalitis and cleanliness drive, will conclude on April 16.</p>

<p>"Eastern Uttar Pradesh and 38 of our districts are majorly affected from Encephalitis. Today onwards till April 16, we are beginning this programme under which we will conduct vaccination drive against Japanese Encephalitis, and cleanliness drive and provision of pure water for prevention from acute encephalitis syndrome," Yogi told reporters at the programme launch here.</p>

<p>Under the programme, adequate medical care will also be ensured, along with imparting training to paramedical staff and pediatrics.</p>

<p>"Through this programme, we will be successful in eradicating Encephalitis from the state, and especially the 38 districts," he added.</p>

<p>The Chief Minister also launched the 'School Chalo Abhiyan'&nbspwhich will conclude on April 30. Under the programme, the state aims to help children get access to primary education.</p>


The Chief Minister also launched the 'School Chalo Abhiyan' which will conclude on April 30

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath flagged off a programme in Pipraich to eradicate Japanese Encephalitis on Monday. The programme, which includes vaccination drive against Encephalitis and cleanliness drive, will conclude on April 16. "Eastern Uttar Pradesh and 38 of our districts are majorly affected from Encephalitis. Today onwards till April 16, we are beginning this programme under which we will conduct vaccination drive against Japanese Encephalitis, and cleanliness drive and provision of pure water for prevention from acute encephalitis syndrome," Yogi told reporters at the programme launch here. Under the programme, adequate medical care will also be ensured, along with imparting training to paramedical staff and pediatrics. "Through this programme, we will be successful in eradicating Encephalitis from the state, and especially the 38 districts," he added. The Chief Minister also launched the 'School Chalo Abhiyan'&nbspwhich will conclude on April 30. Under the programme, the state aims to help children get access to primary education.

Adityanath initiates programme to combat encephalitis in Uttar Pradesh

<p>Locals staged protest on Saturday after a statue of BR Ambedkar was vandalised by unidentified miscreants in Uttar Pradesh's Siddharthnagar district.</p>

<p>The statue was vandalised last night following which locals demanded action against the culprits, news agency ANI reported.</p>

<p>"Efforts are on to identify those behind the incident," ANI said quoting police.&nbsp</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, another vandalism act came to light after Ambedkar's statue was found decapitated in Ambedkar Park in Trivenipuram area of Allahabad.&nbsp</p>


"Efforts are on to identify those behind the incident," police said.

Locals staged protest on Saturday after a statue of BR Ambedkar was vandalised by unidentified miscreants in Uttar Pradesh's Siddharthnagar district. The statue was vandalised last night following which locals demanded action against the culprits, news agency ANI reported. "Efforts are on to identify those behind the incident," ANI said quoting police. Earlier in the day, another vandalism act came to light after Ambedkar's statue was found decapitated in Ambedkar Park in Trivenipuram area of Allahabad.

Now, BR Ambedkar statue vandalised in Uttar Pradesh

<p>The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will permit visitors to spend only three hours at the Taj Mahal, to ease rush and control pollution.</p>

<p>According to a notice issued by the ASI, the new system will become operational from Sunday (April 1).</p>

<p>At present, visitors can spend any amount of time till the monument is closed every evening.</p>

<p>Alarmed by the recent reports of "human pollution", several experts had suggested that the time restriction on tickets should be imposed at the Mughal-era monument, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.</p>

<p>On weekends and holidays, the mausoleum is visited by more than 50,000 people. The number of children visiting the site is not recorded, as entry is free for those under 15 years.</p>

<p>ASI officials said the new system will take a few days to streamline and more staffer will be deployed for checking tickets for time restriction. Those spending extra time at the site will have to pay extra amount, they said.</p>


Alarmed by the recent reports of "human pollution", several experts had suggested that the time restriction on tickets should be imposed

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will permit visitors to spend only three hours at the Taj Mahal, to ease rush and control pollution. According to a notice issued by the ASI, the new system will become operational from Sunday (April 1). At present, visitors can spend any amount of time till the monument is closed every evening. Alarmed by the recent reports of "human pollution", several experts had suggested that the time restriction on tickets should be imposed at the Mughal-era monument, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On weekends and holidays, the mausoleum is visited by more than 50,000 people. The number of children visiting the site is not recorded, as entry is free for those under 15 years. ASI officials said the new system will take a few days to streamline and more staffer will be deployed for checking tickets for time restriction. Those spending extra time at the site will have to pay extra amount, they said.

From April 1, you can spend only 3 hours at Taj Mahal

<p>The Uttar Pradesh police have arrested a former panchayat head for allegedly beating his wife in public in Bulandshahr.</p>

<p>The man beat his wife on the order of village panchayat for allegedly eloping with another man.</p>

<p>The police have also arrested the son of the accused in the matter.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Woman publicly beaten up by husband on a village panchayat&rsquo;s orders for allegedly eloping with another man in Bulandshahr. According to Praveen Ranjan Singh, SP Bulandshahr, &#39;Police arrested the woman&rsquo;s husband, former panchayat head &amp; his son in the matter&#39;. (22.3.18) <a href="https://t.co/B3EX2LtaIo">pic.twitter.com/B3EX2LtaIo</a></p>
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<p>According to media reports,&nbsp;the woman was tied to a tree and thrashed in front of the villagers. After beating, she&nbsp;was dragged&nbsp;to a room and was allegedly molested.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police said that the panchayat wanted to &quot;teach a lesson to the woman&quot;.</p>

<p>The Superintendent of police Praveen Ranjan Singh said that the police have registered a case against 18 people including 12 unidentified persons after the&nbsp;video of the incident went viral on social media.</p>

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The man beat his wife on the order of village panchayat for allegedly eloping with another man

The Uttar Pradesh police have arrested a former panchayat head for allegedly beating his wife in public in Bulandshahr. The man beat his wife on the order of village panchayat for allegedly eloping with another man. The police have also arrested the son of the accused in the matter. Woman publicly beaten up by husband on a village panchayat’s orders for allegedly eloping with another man in Bulandshahr. According to Praveen Ranjan Singh, SP Bulandshahr, 'Police arrested the woman’s husband, former panchayat head & his son in the matter'. (22.3.18) pic.twitter.com/B3EX2LtaIo — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) March 23, 2018 × According to media reports, the woman was tied to a tree and thrashed in front of the villagers. After beating, she was dragged to a room and was allegedly molested. The police said that the panchayat wanted to "teach a lesson to the woman". The Superintendent of police Praveen Ranjan Singh said that the police have registered a case against 18 people including 12 unidentified persons after the video of the incident went viral on social media.

Husband beats woman in public on Panchayat's order in Uttar Pradesh

<p>Raj Babbar on Wednesday resigned from the post of Uttar Pradesh Congress chief, a party source said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The development comes after the Congress&rsquo; worst performance in recent Lok Sabha bypolls to Gorakhpur and Phulpur.</p>

<p>The two seats hold importance in state politics and the bypolls there were necessitated after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath resigned from his Gorakhpur seat to form BJP government in the state, and Phulpur representative Keshav Prasad Maurya stepped down to take the post of Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier on Monday, Goa Congress President Shantaram Naik resigned from his post.</p>

<p>Sources said there were four front-runners for the key post, but the party was likely to project a Brahmin face to counter BJP&rsquo;s moves to consolidate non-Yadav OBC and non-Jatav dalit vote bank.</p>

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The development comes after the Congress’ worst performance in recent Lok Sabha bypolls to Gorakhpur and Phulpur

Raj Babbar on Wednesday resigned from the post of Uttar Pradesh Congress chief, a party source said. The development comes after the Congress’ worst performance in recent Lok Sabha bypolls to Gorakhpur and Phulpur. The two seats hold importance in state politics and the bypolls there were necessitated after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath resigned from his Gorakhpur seat to form BJP government in the state, and Phulpur representative Keshav Prasad Maurya stepped down to take the post of Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister. Earlier on Monday, Goa Congress President Shantaram Naik resigned from his post. Sources said there were four front-runners for the key post, but the party was likely to project a Brahmin face to counter BJP’s moves to consolidate non-Yadav OBC and non-Jatav dalit vote bank. (With inputs from ANI)

Raj Babbar resigns as UP Congress chief after party's worst-ever performance in Lok Sabha bypolls

<p>Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav said that the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has &quot;not done anything significant&quot; so far, as he targeted the BJP, which will be completing its one year in power in the state today.</p>

<p>He said that deviating from the &quot;real issues&quot; was the character of the BJP and only the regional forces &quot;can stop its march&quot;, according to a statement issued by his party.</p>

<p>The former chief minister, who was attending a programme organised by a news channel, said, &quot;The government of Yogi Adityanath has spent its first year in office by removing the word &#39;Samajwadi&#39; from various schemes.&quot;</p>

<p>&quot;The BJP has divided the society in the name of religion and festivals. It has duped the people into making a number of promises in its election manifesto. Deviating from the real issues is the character of this party (BJP), and only the regional forces can stop its march,&quot; he said.</p>

<p>He claimed that farmers, traders, youth and women were facing difficulties in the BJP rule. &quot;The BJP government has zero sensitivity. This government has virtually destroyed helpline services like Dial-100, 1090 women powerline besides 108 and 102 ambulance service,&quot; he alleged.</p>

<p>&quot;The public is disenchanted with the BJP governments - both at the centre and in the state. This effect was seen in the outcome of the recently-held Lok Sabha byelections in Gorakhpur and Phulpur. The people have rejected the BJP and this will be visible in 2019,&quot; Mr Yadav said.</p>


'The BJP has divided the society in the name of religion and festivals,' the SP chief said, adding that the Yogi Adityanath government has done no significant work so far

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav said that the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has "not done anything significant" so far, as he targeted the BJP, which will be completing its one year in power in the state today. He said that deviating from the "real issues" was the character of the BJP and only the regional forces "can stop its march", according to a statement issued by his party. The former chief minister, who was attending a programme organised by a news channel, said, "The government of Yogi Adityanath has spent its first year in office by removing the word 'Samajwadi' from various schemes." "The BJP has divided the society in the name of religion and festivals. It has duped the people into making a number of promises in its election manifesto. Deviating from the real issues is the character of this party (BJP), and only the regional forces can stop its march," he said. He claimed that farmers, traders, youth and women were facing difficulties in the BJP rule. "The BJP government has zero sensitivity. This government has virtually destroyed helpline services like Dial-100, 1090 women powerline besides 108 and 102 ambulance service," he alleged. "The public is disenchanted with the BJP governments - both at the centre and in the state. This effect was seen in the outcome of the recently-held Lok Sabha byelections in Gorakhpur and Phulpur. The people have rejected the BJP and this will be visible in 2019," Mr Yadav said.

1 year of Yogi: BJP spent first year removing 'Samajwadi' word from schemes, says Akhilesh

<p>According to Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, Uttar Pradesh&#39;s railway budget has seen an increase from Rs 1,100 crore last year to Rs 3,600 crore this year.</p>

<p>&quot;The budget outlay for Uttar Pradesh has been increased to Rs 3,600 crore as against Rs 1,100 crores in the previous year,&quot; the minister said.</p>

<p>Goyal also made announcements for various other projects including re-development of Charbagh railway station, Lucknow Junction and Gomti Nagar stations among others.</p>

<p>The minister spoke at an event in the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow earlier today. He added the total budget for the projects announced today alone will be Rs 3,600 crores.</p>

<p>Goyal said that Indian Railways is working relentlessly on speed, safety, security and passenger amenities at stations across the length and breadth of the country.</p>

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<p>&quot;The facilities that are being offered are -- two escalators and a lift at the Lucknow Station (NR), three lifts at platform number 1, 2/3 and 4/5 at Lucknow Junction (North- Eastern Railway), an over-bridge at Lucknow Junction.(NER), a foot overbridge at Utraitia, an electronic interlocking at Ajgain, Amausi &amp; Harauni stations, a renovated circulating area and a new station building of station entry at Aishbagh station and a dedication of heritage steam locomotive stabled at Lucknow station (NR),&quot; Goyal&#39;s official statement noted.</p>

<p>Goyal also shared that the government is determined to ensure that all the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/all-trains-to-have-cctv-wifi-soon-railway-minister-piyush-goyal-36264">railway stations in the country are clean</a>&nbsp;and safe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;CCTV cameras will be installed in all trains and WiFi facility will also be available,&quot; the minister added.</p>

<p>Goyal also shared that his ministry plans to turn Raebareli railway coach factory as the largest in the world.</p>


Goyal also made announcements for various other projects including re-development of Charbagh railway station in Lucknow

According to Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, Uttar Pradesh's railway budget has seen an increase from Rs 1,100 crore last year to Rs 3,600 crore this year. "The budget outlay for Uttar Pradesh has been increased to Rs 3,600 crore as against Rs 1,100 crores in the previous year," the minister said. Goyal also made announcements for various other projects including re-development of Charbagh railway station, Lucknow Junction and Gomti Nagar stations among others. The minister spoke at an event in the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow earlier today. He added the total budget for the projects announced today alone will be Rs 3,600 crores. Goyal said that Indian Railways is working relentlessly on speed, safety, security and passenger amenities at stations across the length and breadth of the country. Our government is determined to ensure that all the railway stations in the country are clean, safe and have all kind of facilities. We've decided to put CCTV cameras in all trains and also provide WiFi facility: Piyush Goyal, Union Railway Minister. #Lucknow pic.twitter.com/k18CfrAlTM — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) March 18, 2018 × "The facilities that are being offered are -- two escalators and a lift at the Lucknow Station (NR), three lifts at platform number 1, 2/3 and 4/5 at Lucknow Junction (North- Eastern Railway), an over-bridge at Lucknow Junction.(NER), a foot overbridge at Utraitia, an electronic interlocking at Ajgain, Amausi & Harauni stations, a renovated circulating area and a new station building of station entry at Aishbagh station and a dedication of heritage steam locomotive stabled at Lucknow station (NR)," Goyal's official statement noted. Goyal also shared that the government is determined to ensure that all the railway stations in the country are clean and safe. "CCTV cameras will be installed in all trains and WiFi facility will also be available," the minister added. Goyal also shared that his ministry plans to turn Raebareli railway coach factory as the largest in the world.

Uttar Pradesh's rail budget increased from Rs 1,100 crore to Rs 3,600 crore: Piyush Goyal

<p>Over 40 students were admitted to hospital&nbsp;due to food poisoning in Etah, Uttar Pradesh.</p>

<p>The students fell ill after eating mid-day meal in&nbsp;Kasturba Gandhi School.</p>

<p>The District Magistrate Amit Kishore has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the incident.</p>

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The students fell ill after eating mid-day meal in Kasturba Gandhi School

Over 40 students were admitted to hospital due to food poisoning in Etah, Uttar Pradesh. The students fell ill after eating mid-day meal in Kasturba Gandhi School. The District Magistrate Amit Kishore has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the incident. Etah: More than 40 students of Kasturba Gandhi School admitted to hospital due to food poisoning after consuming mid-day meal. pic.twitter.com/q513AvDwPt — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) March 16, 2018 ×

40 students admitted to hospital after eating Mid-day meal in Uttar Pradesh

<p>The Samajwadi Party&#39;s Nagendra Pratap Singh Patel won the Phulpur Lok Sabha bypoll by 59,613 votes Wednesday evening. The BJP came in second.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the Gorakhpur bypoll meanwhile, the SP&#39;s Praveen Kumar Nishad won by 21,881 votes</p>

<p>The BSP did not put up any candidates, so as to not split the anti-BJP vote.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accepted the defeats, saying after the loss:&nbsp;&quot;We accept the verdict of the people, this result is unexpected, we will review the shortcomings. I congratulate the winning candidates.&quot; &nbsp;</p>

<p>Remember, UP CM Yogi Adityanath was elected MP from Gorakhpur five times before this. He had to vacate the Lok Sabha seat after becoming chief minister of Uttar Pradesh. Similarly, the Phulpur seat was vacated by Keshav Prasad Maurya after he became deputy chief minister.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Yeh BSP-SP ka jo rajnitik saudebaazi, desh ke vikas ko baadhit karne ke liye bani hai, iske baare mein hum apni rann neeti tayaar karenge,&quot; he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Patel meanwhile thanked BSP chief Mayawati after his win:&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Congress meanwhile fared poorly in the polls, with its candidates from both Phulpur and Gorakhpur losing their deposits.&nbsp;</p>

<p>That however did not stop Congress President Rahul Gandhi from proclaiming that the BJP losses showed that voters are angry with the BJP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;It is clear from the bypoll results that voters are angry with BJP and they will vote for the non-BJP candidate who has strongest chance of winning. As far as Congress is concerned, we are committed towards rebuilding the party in UP, and it does not happen overnight,&quot; he said.&nbsp;</p>


'We accept the verdict of the people, this result is unexpected, we will review the shortcomings,' UP CM Yogi Adityanath said after the defeat

The Samajwadi Party's Nagendra Pratap Singh Patel won the Phulpur Lok Sabha bypoll by 59,613 votes Wednesday evening. The BJP came in second. In the Gorakhpur bypoll meanwhile, the SP's Praveen Kumar Nishad won by 21,881 votes The BSP did not put up any candidates, so as to not split the anti-BJP vote. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accepted the defeats, saying after the loss: "We accept the verdict of the people, this result is unexpected, we will review the shortcomings. I congratulate the winning candidates." Remember, UP CM Yogi Adityanath was elected MP from Gorakhpur five times before this. He had to vacate the Lok Sabha seat after becoming chief minister of Uttar Pradesh. Similarly, the Phulpur seat was vacated by Keshav Prasad Maurya after he became deputy chief minister. "Yeh BSP-SP ka jo rajnitik saudebaazi, desh ke vikas ko baadhit karne ke liye bani hai, iske baare mein hum apni rann neeti tayaar karenge," he added. #WATCH UP CM Yogi Adityanath says 'Yeh BSP-SP ka jo rajnitik saudebaazi, desh ke vikas ko baadhit karne ke liye bani hai, iske baare mein hum apni rann neeti tayaar karenge' #UPByPoll pic.twitter.com/DtyHvLeJqH — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) March 14, 2018 × Patel meanwhile thanked BSP chief Mayawati after his win: Behenji ka bhi bahot aashirwad tha. Ek hi vichaardhara ke sabhi parties ek huyin aur humaari jeet huyi. Jeet ka shrey Akhilesh ji, Behenji Mayawati ji aur Phulpur ki janta ko deta hoon: Nagendra Singh Patel, Samajwadi Party's winning candidate. pic.twitter.com/kqjqGSvmen — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) March 14, 2018 × The Congress meanwhile fared poorly in the polls, with its candidates from both Phulpur and Gorakhpur losing their deposits. That however did not stop Congress President Rahul Gandhi from proclaiming that the BJP losses showed that voters are angry with the BJP. "It is clear from the bypoll results that voters are angry with BJP and they will vote for the non-BJP candidate who has strongest chance of winning. As far as Congress is concerned, we are committed towards rebuilding the party in UP, and it does not happen overnight," he said.

Uttar Pradesh bypolls: UP shocker; SP wins both Yogi bastion of Gorakhpur and Phulpur seat

<p>Gorakhpur Lok Sabha constituency witnessed a polling percentage of around 40 per cent while Phulpur saw a turnout of around 29 per cent till 4 pm today, Election Commission sources said.</p>

<p>The voting for the bye-elections to the two Lok Sabha seats began on a dull note but picked up momentum in the day amid tight security, they said.</p>

<p>The by-polls were necessitated after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya vacated the Gorakhpur and Phulpur Lok Sabha seats, respectively following their election to the state legislative council.</p>

<p>Adityanath, who vacated the Gorakhpur seat after his elevation as the Chief Minister, had held it since 1998.</p>

<p>The results for today&#39;s bypolls will be declared on March 14.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After casting his vote in Gorakhpur, Adityanath claimed the BJP was getting widespread support from the people.</p>

<p>&quot;The people know that development was the only panacea,&quot; he told reporters.</p>

<p>Attacking the BSP and the SP, the chief minister claimed, &quot;These parties are indulging in negative politics, politics of bargaining and politics of opportunism. The state has suffered the negative consequences because of this&quot;.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from PTI)</em></p>


The voting for the bye-elections to the two Lok Sabha seats began on a dull note but picked up momentum in the day amid tight security

Gorakhpur Lok Sabha constituency witnessed a polling percentage of around 40 per cent while Phulpur saw a turnout of around 29 per cent till 4 pm today, Election Commission sources said. The voting for the bye-elections to the two Lok Sabha seats began on a dull note but picked up momentum in the day amid tight security, they said. The by-polls were necessitated after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya vacated the Gorakhpur and Phulpur Lok Sabha seats, respectively following their election to the state legislative council. Adityanath, who vacated the Gorakhpur seat after his elevation as the Chief Minister, had held it since 1998. The results for today's bypolls will be declared on March 14. After casting his vote in Gorakhpur, Adityanath claimed the BJP was getting widespread support from the people. "The people know that development was the only panacea," he told reporters. Attacking the BSP and the SP, the chief minister claimed, "These parties are indulging in negative politics, politics of bargaining and politics of opportunism. The state has suffered the negative consequences because of this". (With inputs from PTI)

40% polling in Gorakhpur, 29 in Phulpur till 4 pm: EC officials

<p>Uttar Pradesh&rsquo;s Gorakhpur registered 16.8 per cent vote while&nbsp;Phulpur recorded 12.2 per cent vote. The two&nbsp;parliamentary constituencies went to polls today morning amid tight security.</p>

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<p>By-election&nbsp;for Bihar&#39;s Araria is also underway.</p>

<p>Until 12 pm 31.25% voter turnout was recorded in Araria Lok Sabha by-poll, 24.5% in Bhabua and 28.6% in Jehanabad assembly by-polls.</p>

<p>The elections were necessitated due to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya vacating their respective seats in Gorakhpur and Phulpur constituencies after they were elected to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council.</p>

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<p>The results for today&#39;s bypolls will be declared on March 14.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Gorakhpur: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath casts his vote for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GorakhpurByPoll?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GorakhpurByPoll</a> at a polling station, says &#39;For development and good governance, BJP is necessary.&#39; <a href="https://t.co/JxcYkIKnEI">pic.twitter.com/JxcYkIKnEI</a></p>
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The results of the bypoll will be declared on March 14

Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur registered 16.8 per cent vote while Phulpur recorded 12.2 per cent vote. The two parliamentary constituencies went to polls today morning amid tight security. UP by-polls: 16.80% voter turnout recorded in #Gorakhpur & 12.20% in #Phulpur, till 11 am. — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) March 11, 2018 × By-election for Bihar's Araria is also underway. Until 12 pm 31.25% voter turnout was recorded in Araria Lok Sabha by-poll, 24.5% in Bhabua and 28.6% in Jehanabad assembly by-polls. The elections were necessitated due to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya vacating their respective seats in Gorakhpur and Phulpur constituencies after they were elected to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council. Gorakhpur: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at a polling station to cast his vote for Lok Sabha by-election. pic.twitter.com/5eFWfZMuEy — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) March 11, 2018 × The results for today's bypolls will be declared on March 14. Gorakhpur: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath casts his vote for #GorakhpurByPoll at a polling station, says 'For development and good governance, BJP is necessary.' pic.twitter.com/JxcYkIKnEI — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) March 11, 2018 × (With inputs from agencies)

Uttar Pradesh bypoll: Gorakhpur records 16.8% voting till 11 am

<p>Gorakhpur Lok Sabha constituency witnessed a polling percentage of around 43 per cent while Phulpur saw a turnout of around 38 per cent till 5 pm today, Election Commission sources said.</p>

<p>The voting for the bye-elections to the two Lok Sabha seats began on a dull note but picked up momentum in the day amid tight security, they said.</p>

<p>The by-polls were necessitated after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya vacated the Gorakhpur and Phulpur Lok Sabha seats, respectively following their election to the state legislative council.</p>

<p>Adityanath, who vacated the Gorakhpur seat after his elevation as the Chief Minister, had held it since 1998.</p>

<p>The results for today&#39;s bypolls will be declared on March 14.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After casting his vote in Gorakhpur, Adityanath claimed the BJP was getting widespread support from the people.</p>

<p>&quot;The people know that development was the only panacea,&quot; he told reporters.</p>

<p>Attacking the BSP and the SP, the chief minister claimed, &quot;These parties are indulging in negative politics, politics of bargaining and politics of opportunism. The state has suffered the negative consequences because of this&quot;.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from PTI)</em></p>


Adityanath, who vacated the Gorakhpur seat after his elevation as the Chief Minister, had held it since 1998.

Gorakhpur Lok Sabha constituency witnessed a polling percentage of around 43 per cent while Phulpur saw a turnout of around 38 per cent till 5 pm today, Election Commission sources said. The voting for the bye-elections to the two Lok Sabha seats began on a dull note but picked up momentum in the day amid tight security, they said. The by-polls were necessitated after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya vacated the Gorakhpur and Phulpur Lok Sabha seats, respectively following their election to the state legislative council. Adityanath, who vacated the Gorakhpur seat after his elevation as the Chief Minister, had held it since 1998. The results for today's bypolls will be declared on March 14. After casting his vote in Gorakhpur, Adityanath claimed the BJP was getting widespread support from the people. "The people know that development was the only panacea," he told reporters. Attacking the BSP and the SP, the chief minister claimed, "These parties are indulging in negative politics, politics of bargaining and politics of opportunism. The state has suffered the negative consequences because of this". (With inputs from PTI)

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WION Evening News brief, March 11, 2018

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