'Minor incidents' do happen in such a big event: UP minister on Maha Kumbh stampede
Hardoi (UP) (PTI): Uttar Pradesh minister Sanjay Nishad on Wednesday expressed grief over the stampede in Mahakumbh Nagar and said "minor incidents" do happen in "such a big event".
Nishad is the chief of the Nishad party and fisheries minister in the Yogi Adityanath government.
"In such a big event and when there is such a huge crowd, minor incidents do happen," he said while calling it sad.
He said Chief Minister Adityanath is looking into this matter. One should take a bath wherever one finds space and one should not believe in rumours, he added.
Asked about Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's allegation of mismanagement in Maha Kumbh, he said, he would not want to comment on it.
"The arrangements that have been made and the crowd that is there will not be anywhere else in the world. Where such big arrangements are made and such a huge crowd gathers, some small incidents take place somewhere or the other," he said.
"This incident is sad for us and I want this not to happen in the future. We people and the entire government are alert," he said.
The stampede took place in Mahakumbh Nagar in which 30 people died and 60 suffered injuries.
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TN CM Vijay’s first orders include 200 units free power for domestic consumers
Chennai: Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) founder C Joseph Vijay began his tenure as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Sunday by signing his first set of files, approving 200 units of free electricity for domestic consumers, forming a special force for women’s safety, and setting up anti-drug units across the state.
In his first address after assuming office, Vijay said his government would work for “real secularism and social justice” and promised transparent administration. He further said his government would focus on the implementation of manifesto promises, with priority to education, healthcare, food supply, and women’s safety. He also said there would be no power centres other than the Chief Minister in the government.
He also announced a white paper on the state’s finances for the 2021-2026 period, referring to the financial situation of the previous DMK government.
He thanked alliance parties including the Congress, VCK, IUML, and Left parties for supporting the formation of the government.
Vijay also acknowledged voters and party cadres, saying their efforts contributed to the party’s victory.
