BJP names former IAS officer AK Sharma its MLC candidate in Uttar Pradesh
New Delhi: Former IAS officer Arvind Kumar Sharma, considered close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was on Friday named BJP's candidate for the upcoming legislative council polls in Uttar Pradesh.
Sharma had joined the BJP on Thursday, days after he opted for voluntary retirement from the IAS.
There is a strong possibility that Sharma after his election as a legislator will be given a key position in the state government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, sources have said.
A Gujarat cadre officer hailing from Uttar Pradesh, Sharma had long been one of the trusted bureaucrats of Modi since his tenure as Gujarat chief minister.
He also served in key positions in the PMO after Modi became prime minister in 2014.
Besides Sharma, the BJP also named Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma, its state president Swatantra Dev Sing and Lakshman Prasad Acharya as its candidates for the polls.
Polling for 12 legislative council seats in Uttar Pradesh will be held on January 28.
In the 100-member UP Legislative Council, the SP has 55 MLCs, BJP has 25 MLCs, BSP has eight MLCs, Congress and 'Nirdaliye Samooh' have two MLCs each and Apna Dal (S) and 'Shikshak Dal' have one MLC each. There are three independent MLCs and three seats are vacant.
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Three soldiers killed, two hurt as Army vehicle falls into gorge in J-K's Bandipora
Srinagar, Jan 4: Three Army personnel were killed and two were injured when their vehicle fell into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district, officials said on Saturday.
An Army vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a gorge near SK Payen in the north Kashmir district, they said.
The officials added that three soldiers lost their lives while two were injured.
Army's Chinar Corps said in a post on X that while performing duty in Bandipora District, a vehicle of Indian Army skid and fell into the gorge due to inclement weather and poor visibility conditions.
"Injured soldiers were promptly evacuated for medical care with assistance from Kashmiri locals, for which we express gratitude towards the citizens in providing immediate succour," they said in a post on X.
"Tragically three bravehearts lost their lives in the unfortunate accident. Indian Army extends heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families," the Army said.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha condoled the loss of lives of Indian Army personnel.
"Deeply grieved by the loss of lives of Indian Army personnel due to a tragic road accident in Bandipora. The nation is deeply grateful for their service and commitment. My condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured" the Lieutenant Governor said in a condolence message.
On 04 Jan 24, while performing duty in Bandipora District, a vehicle of Indian Army skid and fell into the gorge due to inclement weather and poor visibility conditions.
— Chinar Corps🍁 - Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) January 4, 2025
Injured soldiers were promptly evacuated for medical care with assistance from Kashmiri locals, for which we… pic.twitter.com/JdSkKgQPjK
UPDATE : Bandipora Accident 04 Jan 25
— Chinar Corps🍁 - Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) January 4, 2025
One more braveheart succumbed to the injuries sustained during the unfortunate accident, while being evacuated.
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