Uttar Pradesh

Teachers-turned-politicians who shaped the politics of Uttar Pradesh
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These teachers-turned-politicians, who had since long given up their academic activities and interests, are no longer playing a role in UP politics. 
'If you stop eating tomatoes, prices will come down': Uttar Pradesh minister
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The Minister advised people that if tomatoes are expensive, they should grow them at home or stop eating them. "If tomatoes are expensive, people should grow them at home. If you stop eating tomatoes, the prices will inevitably come down. You can also eat lemon instead of tomato. If nobody is eating tomatoes, the prices will come down," Pratibha Shukla said.
UP govt withdraws Azam Khan’s Y-category security
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On the basis of this report, the order was sent to the Superintendent of Police (SP), Rampur, Ashok Kumar Shukla, on behalf of the State Secretary, Home Affairs (Police), A.V. Rajamouli, the official added. The SP told journalists that as per the government's recommendations, the policemen engaged in the Y-category security of Azam Khan have been withdrawn.
10 arrested in UP for illegal religious conversion
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Deputy Superintendent of Police, Rahul Pandey said that the pastor Baburam was accused of luring poor locals to convert to Christianity in Siddhanpurwa village. Some other people assisted him in this work.
Central agencies tame Mayawati, relegate her to the sidelines of politics
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However, the parting gained an element of permanence in 2003 when the Taj Heritage Corridor case emerged. This was an alleged scam in 2002–2003 in which the then chief minister Mayawati and a minister in her government, Naseemuddin Siddiqui, were charged with corruption.
PM Modi to visit Gorakhpur, Varanasi today
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In Varanasi, the Prime Minister will have a tiffin meeting with the party workers, interact with them and give them a lesson in strengthening the party organisation at the booth level ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
Bhim Army chief discharged from hospital, vows to continue fight
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Chandra Shekhar Azad was admitted here on Wednesday after armed men attacked his convoy and a bullet grazed his stomach. Talking to reporters after coming out of the hospital, Chandra Shekhar said that the attack would not deter him from working on his mission which was to empower the weaker sections of society.
Bhim Army chief shot at in UP
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According to reports, the assailants came in a vehicle that has a Haryana registration number. Chandra Shekhar has been admitted to a hospital and his condition is said to be stable. The bullets hit him in the stomach and waist but the injuries are said to be superficial.
CM Yogi to develop Lucknow as magnet city
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A Magnet City is one that attracts people and investments. The aim is to develop Lucknow as India’s eighth ‘Magnet City’ in the next five years, with the period divided into 20 quarters. On behalf of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the officials concerned had been told to engage in mission mode to achieve this goal, said the spokesman.
Savarkar controversy begins to heat up in UP
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Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak said: “Savarkar made important contribution to the country’s history but his contributions were deleted by previous governments.” Samajwadi Party leader and spokesperson IP Singh said: “I would also say that Ram Manohar Lohia.
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