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News18
8 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
'Built House On Drain...': Yogi Adityanath's Swipe At Gorakhpur MP Ravi Kishan
Last Updated: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath humorously criticised MP Ravi Kishan for building a house on a drain in Gorakhpur. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath sarcastically pulled the leg of Bhojpuri star and Gorakhpur MP Ravi Kishan over constructing a house on top of a drain in the constituency. The comment made at the event where the Lok Sabha MP was also present drew laughter and a funny response from the gathering. While addressing an event of Gorakhpur Municipal Corporation, the Chief Minister congratulated the civic body for being declared one of the 'Best SafaiMitra Surakshit Shehar ' alongside GVMC Visakhapatnam and Jabalpur, in the Swachh Survekshan Awards. #WATCH | Gorakhpur | Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath says, 'Earlier we gave a target to Gorakhpur Municipal Corporation during the Shivratri of Shravan month. The target for Gorakhpur was to come in the top ten in its category of the Swachhata Survey in India. I appreciate the… — ANI (@ANI) July 23, 2025 He also applauded the contribution of the municipal corporation and residents of Gorakhpur in keeping the city clean. On widening roads and drains, Yogi Adityanath said it is sometimes not easy as there are encroachments. Taking a jibe at the Lok Sabha MP, the Chief Minister said, 'Some people encroach upon drains. Ravi Kishan ji also built a house on top of a drain in Ramgarh Tal area. He has also encroached the drain, if there is a problem and waterlogging, then action is sure to be taken against him as well. If the drain is choked, then the Municipal Corporation will press a button and the drain will be cleaned." Yogi Adityanath further said that he told Kishan not to build a house there. 'It will lead to inconvenience to the public. You can build the house some distance away from the drain. It will help in smooth flow of sewage," the Chief Minister said as quoted by News18 Hindi, drawing a laugh from the audience. Further pulling his leg, Yogi said, 'Suppose Ravi Kishan ji and Kalibari's Mahant Ravindra Das ji both are passing through a street, and due to darkness stray dogs start chasing them, then seeing their behavior, they are not going to leave them, they will definitely attack them." view comments First Published: July 24, 2025, 23:51 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
From mafia and mosquitoes to model city, Yogi praises Gorakhpur's transformation
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday described Gorakhpur as a 'model city' as he highlighted its transformation from a place once notorious for mosquitoes, mafia and chaos to a benchmark of urban development and cleanliness. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath in Gorakhpur on Wednesday. (HT Photo) He was speaking at an event on the Municipal Corporation campus as he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 177 infrastructure projects worth ₹253 crore. He also launched the state's first Urban Flood Management Cell for early warning and disaster prevention. Emphasising transparency, accountability and uncompromised quality in development projects, he said, 'Every rupee spent is the people's money and must be utilised responsibly.' The chief minister acknowledged the cooperation of the people of Gorakhpur in developmental efforts, including the sacrifice of personal property for road widening. 'As a result, the city now has wider roads and an improved drainage system,' he said. Drains, which were once choked by mafia filth and became breeding grounds for mosquitoes, are now a thing of the past, he asserted. The chief minister lauded the city's achievements under the Swachh Survekshan 2024–25: 4th place nationally among mid-sized cities (population 3–10 lakhs) and 3rd place in the Safai Mitra Surakshit Shehar category. 'This is a massive leap from 24th place last year and 74th the year before,' he said, urging citizens to aim for a top-three national position next year, stressing that cleanliness is a shared responsibility. Extending greetings for the holy month of Sawan and Sawan Shivratri, he felicitated sanitation workers and municipal councillors for their efforts. He presented a cheque for ₹1 lakh to Safai Mitra Sameer under the Safai Mitra Welfare Fund and flagged off 12 new sanitation vehicles inducted into the municipal fleet. BJP MP Ravi Kishan said under Yogi Adityanath's guidance, Gorakhpur is setting new benchmarks in development. Mayor Dr Manglesh Srivastava pledged to improve the city's national ranking even further in the coming year. The chief minister concluded by stating that 'Viksit Bharat by 2047' is only possible if all sectors, including sanitation, health, technology, and infrastructure, move forward together. The UP government, he affirmed, is fully committed to realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for a developed India.
Hans India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
GVMC bags first rank in ‘Safai Mitra Surakshit Shehar'
Visakhapatnam: The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) bagged the much-coveted national-level Swachh award under Swachh Survekshan 2024. As part of the Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0., GVMC secured the top place in the special category of 'Safai Mitra Surakshit Shehar' for its outstanding commitment to the safety and dignity of sanitation workers. The award was presented by Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal to AP Municipal Administration Principal Secretary Suresh Kumar, Mayor Peela Srinivasa Rao and GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg at the Swachh Survekshan 2024 awards presentation ceremony held in New Delhi on Thursday. Expressing pride in securing the first position in the 'Safai Mitra Surakshit Shehar' category, Mayor Peela Srinivasa Rao termed it as a matter of great honour for the city of Visakhapatnam and GVMC. He attributed credit to the safai workers, citizens, public representatives, corporators, Swachh Visakha ambassadors, residents' welfare associations, NGOs, and corporation officials and staff who contributed to the achievement. He congratulated GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg and called for his continued efforts to make Visakhapatnam the cleanest city in the ensuing 'Swachh Survekshan 2025' as well. GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg said Visakhapatnam has consistently maintained its image as one of the cleanest cities in the country, and this award is a result of citizen participation, efforts of the municipal workforce, and support from public representatives.
