BJP bites dust in Gorakhpur and Phulpur bypolls
Lucknow: In a major setback, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath conceded defeat in by-elections for the Gorakhpur and Phulpur parliament seats, saying the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) paid for its overconfidence.
“We accept the verdict of the people, this result is unexpected, we will review the shortcomings. I congratulate the winning candidates,” news agency ANI quoted Adityanath as saying in Lucknow.
The defeat is stinging for the BJP because Gorakhpur was Adityanath’s Lok Sabha constituency before he became chief minister. Phulpur was formerly held by his deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya.
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Davangere: Two policemen injured in stone pelting during Ganesha procession
Davangere: Reports state that two groups engaged in stone pelting at each other during Ganesha idol immersion ceremony in Davangere on Thursday. Two police personnel were injured in the incident.
Few days ago, two groups of youth engaged in verbal altercation regarding raising of a flag for Eid Milad celebration. On account of the clashes, police had heightened security for the Ganesha procession. Despite the additional security, stones were pelted at the procession, sources stated. Inspector Gururaj and constable Raghavendra were injured in the incident. The procession continued after the police brought the situation to control. However, the stone pelting resumed once again as the procession surged forwards.
Security has been tightened up in the area and all shops have been closed down by the police. The two police personnel, who were injured in the stone pelting, are undergoing treatment at a hospital.
