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News18
6 days 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.
NDTV
6 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
"Ravi Kishan Built House On Drain": Yogi Adityanath's Swipe At BJP MP
New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath pulled the leg of actor and BJP MP Ravi Kishan over building a house on top of a drain in Gorakhpur. The comment made at an event where Mr Kishan was also present drew laughter from the audience. Yogi Adityanath congratulated the Gorakhpur Municipal Corporation for its impressive performance in the Swachh Survekshan Awards where it came in the list of top 10 cities. GVMC Visakhapatnam, Jabalpur, and Gorakhpur were declared 'Best SaifaiMitra Surakshit Shehar' for their outstanding commitment to the safety and dignity of sanitation workers in the Swachh Survekshan awards. The chief minister while explaining the contribution of the municipal agency and residents of Gorakhpur in keeping the city clean said, "I appreciate the whole team of the municipal corporation, which has sanitation workers, councillors, and cleanliness committees," he added. On widening roads and drains, Yogi Adityanath said it is sometimes not easy as there are encroachments. "Some people encroach upon drains. Ravi Kishan ji also built a house on top of a drain in Ramgarh Tal area. I told him 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, drawing a laugh from the audience. The chief minister also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of projects worth Rs 253 crore in Gorakhpur. He inaugurated the state's first urban flood management cell and early warning system. Others who attended the event included Gorakhnath temple head priest Yogi Kamalnath, mayor Manglesh Shrivastava, MLA Vipin Singh, MLC Dharmendra Singh, and other dignitaries.
News18
18-07-2025
- General
- News18
Mizorams Lunglei bags Swachh Survekshan State award for cleanliness
Aizawl, Jul 18 (PTI) Lunglei town has bagged the 'Promising Swachh Shehar of Mizoram Award' under the Swachh Survekshan Awards, officials said on Friday. The ceremony organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) was held in New Delhi on Thursday, they said. The award was received by state Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation Minister K. Sapdanga, Lunglei Municipal Council vice-chairman K. Lalrinawma and other officials. The awards are part of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) initiative and evaluate towns and cities across the country based on various cleanliness indicators. This year's awards mark the 9th edition, with a total of 78 awards conferred. Since its debut in 2016, Lunglei has won six Swachh Survekshan awards, including Best City in Innovation and Best Practices-NE Zone (2019), Best City in Citizen Feedback (NE Zone, Pop. 50k-1L) (2021), Clean City in NE Zone (Pop. 50k-1L) (2022 and 2023) and Clean City within Mizoram (Pop. below 1L) (2023), according to officials. PTI CORR MNB 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.
The Print
18-07-2025
- General
- The Print
Mizoram's Lunglei bags Swachh Survekshan State award for cleanliness
The award was received by state Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation Minister K. Sapdanga, Lunglei Municipal Council vice-chairman K. Lalrinawma and other officials. The ceremony organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) was held in New Delhi on Thursday, they said. Aizawl, Jul 18 (PTI) Lunglei town has bagged the 'Promising Swachh Shehar of Mizoram Award' under the Swachh Survekshan Awards, officials said on Friday. The awards are part of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) initiative and evaluate towns and cities across the country based on various cleanliness indicators. This year's awards mark the 9th edition, with a total of 78 awards conferred. Since its debut in 2016, Lunglei has won six Swachh Survekshan awards, including Best City in Innovation and Best Practices-NE Zone (2019), Best City in Citizen Feedback (NE Zone, Pop. 50k-1L) (2021), Clean City in NE Zone (Pop. 50k-1L) (2022 and 2023) and Clean City within Mizoram (Pop. below 1L) (2023), according to officials. PTI CORR MNB This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
New Indian Express
18-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Five Andhra cities win national honours at Swachh Survekshan Awards for urban hygiene
VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh made a strong impression at the Swachh Survekshan Awards ceremony held at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on Thursday, with five of its municipal corporations receiving national honours for excellence in cleanliness and sanitation. Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) Minister Dr P Narayana received the awards on behalf of the State from President Droupadi Murmu. Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar was also present at the event. The municipal corporations of Vijayawada, Tirupati, Guntur, Greater Visakhapatnam (GVMC), and Rajahmundry were recognised for their achievements in urban cleanliness, waste management, and citizen participation under the national Swachh Survekshan initiative. Senior officials from the municipal department and representatives from the award-winning corporations attended the event. Speaking after receiving the award, Minister Narayana credited the success to the collective efforts of municipal staff, sanitation workers, and residents. 'Andhra Pradesh is committed to building cleaner, healthier cities through innovation and public involvement,' he said.
