Published • loading... • Updated
Adityanath Announces Bhadohi District Renamed to Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi
The chief minister said 112 projects worth over ₹1,340 crore were also launched as the state ties the renaming to development and welfare measures.
- On Sunday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that Bhadohi district is now officially named Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi, honoring the medieval saint Satguru Ravidas Maharaj.
- The district, which became the 65th district in 1994, previously underwent name changes; the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party reversed it back to Bhadohi in December 2014.
- Adityanath inaugurated 112 development projects worth over ₹1,340 crore and included Bhadohi carpets in the One District-One Product scheme to strengthen the local carpet industry.
- Infrastructure improvements include connecting Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi to the Ganga Expressway via the Vindhya Expressway and integrating the Sita Samahit Sthal at Sitamarhi into the Ramayana Circuit.
- Adityanath criticized the Samajwadi Party, claiming development funds were previously misused, while asserting the 'double-engine' government has ended lawlessness and improved public safety.
Insights by Ground AI
17 Articles
17 Articles
Changing the names of districts is not a new thing in the politics of Uttar Pradesh, but the story of Bhadohi is different. This district, known worldwide for its carpets, has changed its administrative identity several times in the last three decades.
UP's Bhadohi district now Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi: Adityanath
Bhadohi (UP), Oct 4 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday announced that Bhadohi district is now Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi. Announcing the new name during a programme here, Adityanath said, “Now our Bhadohi district will be called Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi.” During his visit to the district, the chief minister inaugurated and […]
·New Delhi, India
Read Full Article
Coverage Details
Total News Sources17
Leaning Left1Leaning Right7Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution70% Right
Bias Distribution
- 70% of the sources lean Right
70% Right
C 20%
R 70%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
![[Opinion] E.L.A.S: Support for Households and Vulnerable Groups Now](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgrnd.b-cdn.net%2Finterests%2Fbcc24b7060085d1ebc4db4e6b8d92c71c3ca0c91.jpg&w=1440&q=75)
