Uttar Pradesh

In addition to his presence at the temple, he conveyed his heartfelt greetings to the citizens of the state, extending wishes for joy and tranquility.

Following the video's dissemination, an FIR was lodged against the Facebook profile 'Grace Garsia' by Inspector Mohammed Muslim Khan from the cybercrime unit at the DGP office's cyber police station in Hazratganj. The FIR cited sections 419 (cheating by impersonation), 420 (cheating), 511 (attempted offence) of the Indian Penal Code, along with section 66 of the Information Technology Act, 2008.

The atmosphere was electric as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters lined the streets, cheering as the Prime Minister's convoy made its way through the bustling Babatpur area towards Varanasi. The air was filled with chants of 'Har Har Mahadev' and the resounding echoes of 'Modi Modi', reverberating the excitement of the crowd. Throngs of people proudly displayed posters adorned with PM Modi's images, showcasing their unwavering support.

Rajbhar's return to the Yogi Adityanath Cabinet after nearly five years comes as a significant development, considering his previous departure from the ruling BJP and resignation from the government back in 2019. Representing Zahurabad in Ghazipur as an MLA, Rajbhar brings forth a wealth of experience and political acumen.

As a former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, Mayawati cautioned BSP workers to remain vigilant against such rumors and reiterated the party's stance of contesting the elections independently.

As per the issued government order, only currently serving MPs and MLAs, along with chairpersons of constitutional bodies, will be recognized as VIPs in this context. Rajesh Pratap Singh, the special secretary of personnel, emphasized, "Sitting MPs and MLAs alone will be considered VIPs.

Basit Ali, the president of Uttar Pradesh BJP's minority cell, emphasized that people from all communities have benefited from the government's schemes since 2014.