Adityanath renews membership under BJP's Sakriya Sadasyata Abhiyan
Lucknow (PTI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adityanath on Saturday renewed his membership with the BJP, reaffirming his commitment as an "active member" and saying he is "enlightened by the spirit of 'Nation First'".
The aim of the campaign is to broaden the membership base of the Bharatiya Janata Party and to promote its core principles among the public.
Adityanath renewed his membership under the BJP's 'Sakriya Sadasyata Abhiyan'. UP BJP chief Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary was also present on the occasion.
In a post on X in Hindi, Adityanath said, "Enlightened by the spirit of 'Nation First', I felt very happy to renew my membership as an active worker of @BJP4India today under the 'Active Membership Campaign' of the Bharatiya Janata Party, the world's largest political party."
"I appeal to all my respected workers to definitely join this campaign started under the able leadership of respected Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji and strengthen the resolve of 'Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat'," he said.
With nationalism and development as its foundational pillars, the BJP seeks to enhance its ideological strength through this initiative, a statement said, adding as part of this membership drive, millions of workers and supporters across the country are being encouraged to join the party.
It said Adityanath's active participation will further fortify the BJP and strengthen its dominance in Indian politics. CM Adityanath urged people to actively engage in this campaign and contribute to steering the country in a new direction, the statement added.
VIDEO | Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) gets his BJP membership renewed in the presence of party's state president Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary in Lucknow.
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KSCA expresses disappointment over missing IPL playoffs, says it was ready to host matches in B’luru
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has issued a clarification stating that it was fully prepared to host the IPL playoffs and final matches in Bengaluru but the fixtures were allotted to other venues.
In a media note, KSCA said it was disappointed with the decision. The association stated that its president, former India cricketer Venkatesh Prasad, had been in touch with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and had formally conveyed the association’s readiness and interest in hosting the matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
KSCA said the IPL matches held in Bengaluru this season were appreciated for smooth conduct, crowd management and overall experience for spectators. It said this reflected its ability to handle high-profile matches.
The association also stated that it had sent a detailed communication to the BCCI explaining its preparedness and the operational arrangements followed during the current IPL season. According to KSCA, these systems have been in place since the start of the Indian Premier League in 2008 and were followed consistently, including during previous playoff matches hosted in Bengaluru.
The clarification added that the communication sent to the BCCI was only meant to provide factual and operational details and to bring clarity on logistical and stakeholder-related requirements involved in hosting such matches.
KSCA said that although it had shown willingness and preparedness, the BCCI has decided to allocate the playoff matches to other venues. It added that the reasons for this decision have not been formally shared with the association, but it respects the authority of the board in taking such decisions.
The association further said it remains ready to host matches of national and international importance and will continue to cooperate with the BCCI, franchises, government authorities and other stakeholders for conducting cricket events.
The statement was issued by KSCA official spokesperson Vinay Mruthyunjaya, who also thanked the media and cricket fans for their continued support.
