Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has stated that the state government does not discriminate based on religion when taking action against culprits. Maurya accused opposition parties of spreading false information that the state government is targeting Muslims. He emphasized that the government follows legal procedures and does not demolish houses without notice.
The Uttar Pradesh government has signed an agreement with a private firm for arranging around 5,000 special accommodations during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj in 2025, officials said on Saturday. The accommodations would include homestays, bed and breakfast establishments, and paying guest units across major towns and prominent locations throughout the state, they said.