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Congress Slams Yogi Adityanath for Blocking 1000 Buses Arranged for Migrant Workers

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The Congress party accused Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath of engaging in "cheap politics" by halting 1000 buses arranged by the party for migrant workers in neighboring states. The buses, arranged at the behest of Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi, were intended to ferry workers to Uttar Pradesh, but the state government claimed that only 879 of the listed buses were genuine, with the rest being vehicles including three-wheelers, goods carriers, and ambulances. The Congress party rejected this claim, stating that Priyanka Gandhi had written four letters to the Uttar Pradesh government in the last 24 hours, but the buses remained stuck.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Congress party arranged 1000 buses for migrant workers to be transported to Uttar Pradesh from neighboring states.
  • The Uttar Pradesh government claimed that only 879 of the listed buses were genuine, with the rest being vehicles including three-wheelers, goods carriers, and ambulances.
  • The Congress party rejected this claim, stating that Priyanka Gandhi had written four letters to the Uttar Pradesh government in the last 24 hours, but the buses remained stuck.
  • The Congress criticized Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for engaging in "cheap politics" by halting the buses.
  • The party accused the Adityanath government of being insensitive, cruel, and malicious in their actions.
  • 600 buses are currently stranded at the Garhi Naagla border in Agra, as the administration is not allowing them to enter Uttar Pradesh.
  • Buses are also parked at various places in Delhi, but permission is not being given for them to enter Uttar Pradesh.

Statistics:

  • 1000 buses were arranged by the Congress party for migrant workers.
  • 879 buses were claimed to be genuine by the Uttar Pradesh government.
  • 600 buses are currently stranded at the Garhi Naagla border in Agra.
  • 4 letters were written by Priyanka Gandhi to the Uttar Pradesh government in the last 24 hours.

Sources:

  • "Congress criticises UP Govt over halt of migrant workers' buses" published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from United News of India.
  • Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info).

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