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Those who ordered lathi-charge and firing on Ram Bhakts are now advocating faith: CM Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a sharp attack on the Opposition over the insult to faith and heritage and stated, "Those who, before 2017, stopped the Kanwar Yatra, imposed restrictions on festivals, and ordered lathi-charges and firing on people for saying 'Jai Shri Ram' are today advocating faith after seeing their political ground slipping away."

ECI steps up preparedness for 2026 assembly polls in West Bengal and Assam with extensive training and review exercises

‎In a major push to strengthen electoral preparedness ahead of upcoming state assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has conducted extensive training and review exercises for election officials in West Bengal and Assam, underscoring its focus on ensuring violence-free, transparent and technology-enabled polling processes, the poll panel said in a press note on Wednesday.