Bulandshahr incident an accident, no lynching in UP: Adityanath
New Delhi, Dec 7: Stating that there is no incident of mob lynching in his state, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Friday termed the killing of a police inspector in Bulandshahr an "accident".
The law is taking its course in Bulandshahr, Adityanath said at the Jagran Forum organised by the Dainik Jagran media group. He was referring to the mob violence that broke out earlier this week after cow carcasses were found strewn around, claiming the lives of Inspector Subodh Kumar and 20-year-old Sumit Kumar.
"There is no incident of mob-lynching in Uttar Pradesh. The Bulandshahr incident is an accident and the law is taking its course. No guilty will be spared," the chief minister said.
He was responding to a question on what steps the state government is taking to control mob violence.
The state government came under severe attack after the Bulandshahr incident with the opposition raising questions over the law and order situation.
Adityanath also said cow slaughter is banned in the state and every district has been given money for building shelters, not only for bovines but for other strays as well.
Work on this has been happening on a "war-footing", he said.
Asked about a probable alliance between the BSP and the Samajwadi Party, the chief minister said this was because they feared for their existence.
The BJP will win more seats than its 2014 tally and form a majority government at the Centre.
In the last one year, the BJP has lost three crucial by-polls -- Gorakhpur, Phulpur and Kairana -- against a joint opposition.
Had the Ram temple matter been with the state government, it could have been resolved in less than 24 hours, Adityanath said in response to a question.
The issue, he added, is pending with the Supreme Court.
"We appeal to the apex court that there should be an early resolution to the issue keeping in mind the sentiments of the people," Adityanath said.
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No more street vending on B’luru’s main roads, as govt plans to bring new policy for street hawkers
Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday said that the state government has decided to formulate a new policy for footpaths in Bengaluru, under which street vending will not be allowed on main roads and sub-main roads.
Addressing the media after a budget preparation meeting and executive meeting of GBA corporations at Vidhana Soudha, Shivakumar said discussions were held with MLAs from the GBA region regarding the corporations’ budgets and key civic issues.
Leader of Opposition R. Ashok also participated in the meeting and shared his views. Officials from multiple departments, including police, BESCOM, BMRCL, BWSSB and BDA, along with ministers and legislators, were present.
He stated that all five municipalities have prepared their individual budgets, while MLAs have submitted their demands, including calls for ward-wise grants.
“We have decided to bring a new policy for footpaths. Citizens are struggling to walk as footpaths are encroached upon by street vendors,” Shivakumar said.
Highlighting the need to balance livelihoods and public convenience, he added that “a separate space will be provided for street vendors, and specific roads will be designated for their business,” ensuring that pedestrians can use footpaths without obstruction. He noted that there was unanimous agreement among MLAs on this approach.
Issuing a warning to vendors, Shivakumar said that authorities will act against those violating the rules. “If vendors operate during the day and leave their carts on the roadside at night, authorities will clear them. People should be aware of this,” he said.
Providing data on street vendors, he said that around 60,000 vendors have registered so far, of which 30,000 have applied for vehicles, and a tender has already been floated.
“Only those with street vendor identity cards will be allowed to do business. Those without ID cards will not be permitted to operate on the streets,” he added.
