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Uttarakhand observes one-day state mourning on ex-UP CM Kalyan Singh`s death
The Uttarakhand government declared a one-day state mourning on Sunday, following the death of former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh.
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- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid last respects to the late Kalyan Singh at his residence.
- India evacuated 168 people including 107 Indians from Kabul in a military transport aircraft of the IAF.
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"Kalyan Singh wasn't the leader of a caste. He felt pain for farmers, oppressed & backward but he wasn't their leader alone. He was nation's leader...It's a personal loss. We faced batons & bullets together. It'll be tough to make up for the loss," says veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi.
Uttar Pradesh: BJP MP Rajveer Singh on Sunday broke down while paying last respects to his father, the late former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Kalyan Singh who passed away at a hospital here at the age of 89.
"He may not be physically among us, but we will complete his unfinished works now. He lived in the hearts of people. He hasn`t passed away, he has become immortal," Rajveer Singh while talking to ANI.
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Uttar Pradesh: "Mortal remains will be taken to Aligarh where people will be able to pay last respects at the stadium. From there mortal remains will be taken to Atrauli. He'll be cremated tomorrow at banks of river Ganga in Narora," said Awanish Awasthi, Addl Chief Secy, Home Dept, UP govt on former UP CM and BJP veteran Kalyan Singh's last rites.
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Uttar Pradesh: PM Narendra Modi pays his last respects to former UP CM Kalyan Singh at the latter's residence in Lucknow.
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Uttar Pradesh: PM Narendra Modi lands in Lucknow to pay his last respects to former UP CM Kalyan Singh.
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Uttarakhand: State Government declares a one-day state mourning today, following the demise of former Uttar Pradesh CM Kalyan Singh. Then national flag will be flown at half-mast.
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PM Modi also tweeted his wishes on the occasion of Sanskrit Diwas. He posted the tweet in Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language. (PTI)India: Paying rich tributes to former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh, veteran BJP leader L K Advani said on Sunday that his commitment, drive and sincerity towards resolving the Ayodhya issue was a great source of strength for his party and others who eagerly waited to see the realisation of their dream of a grand Ram temple.
"I cherish my many special memories with him during the Ram Janmabhoomi Movement. His commitment, drive and sincerity towards resolving the Ayodhya issue was a great source of strength not only for my party, the BJP, but for scores of Indians who were eagerly waiting to see the realisation of their dream of a grand temple of Lord Ram at Ram Janambhoomi," Advani said.
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India: "Kalyan Singh's demise has caused irreparable damage. We shared an old relationship. I've known him since I was elected as MLA in 1977 when he became UP Health Minister. It's difficult to decide whether he was a leader, big brother or friend, said Defence Min Rajnath Singh.
Delhi: India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted thunderstorms with light intensity rain for Delhi and nearby areas in the next two hours on Sunday. "Thunderstorms with light intensity rain would occur over and adjoining areas of North-East Delhi, East-Delhi, Khekra, Bagpath and Loni-Dehat (U.P) during the next 2 hours," tweeted IMD around 8.55 am.
"Light to moderate intensity rain would occur over and adjoining areas of Kurukshetra, Rajound, Safidon, Jind, Gannaur (Haryana) and Baraut, Noida (U.P) during the next 2 hours," said IMD in another tweet.
Uttar Pradesh: UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath pays his respects to late former CM Kalyan Singh at the latter's residence in Lucknow.
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New Delhi: The Uttarakhand government declared a one-day state mourning on Sunday, following the death of former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his last respects to former UP CM and BJP veteran Kalyan Singh, who died on Saturday due to sepsis and multi-organ failure at the age of 89, in Lucknow.
On Sunday morning, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also paid his last respects to the late Kalyan Singh at his residence.
In other developments, India evacuated 168 people including 107 Indians from Kabul on Sunday (August 22, 2021) in a military transport aircraft of the IAF amid the deteriorating security situation in the Afghan capital city following its takeover by the Taliban a week back.
Additionally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other political leaders extended greetings to people on Rakshabandhan.