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Major Takeaways from the UP Elections

On Thursday, Yogi Adityanath won an unprecedented second term as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, and the BJP made history by breaking a 35-year curse and securing a majority on its own for the first time in the state’s history. The BJP has improved its vote share by 2% since the 2017 elections, with 41.9 percent. The BJP and its allies gained 263 seats, while the SP won 135 and the Congress lost two seats. In contrast, BSP was reduced to a single seat. AIMIM’s tally was not opened.
five major lessons from the results of the UP poll
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has broken a 35-year electoral jinx.
Yogi Adityanath has been re-elected as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister for the second time, breaking a 35-year curse in which no party has won re-election. Adityanath is the first sitting BJP Chief Minister to win in his native state of Gorakhpur. Mayawati, Mulayam Singh, Kalyan Singh, Narayan Dutt Tiwari, and Charan Singh have all served as chief ministers many times, but never in a row.
The BJP maintains its voter base.
Although the BJP preserved its majority (albeit with a smaller number of seats) with 263 seats, it has solidified its voter base, keeping it the same as in 2017. Despite Western UP discontent, farmers’ protests, stray cattle issue, COVID mishandling, and anti-incumbency working against it, UP has improved its vote share by 2% since 2017. It won the election thanks to its poll pitch of enhanced peace and order, effective migrant handling, free ration distribution, and implementation of the Centre’s programs.
The vote bank of the BSP is being eaten away by SP.
SP has increased its vote share to 31.9 percent from 21.82 percent in 2017, bringing BSP to its lowest point in the election. The BSP, on the other hand, has lost one seat and received only 12.8 percent of the vote. BSP received 19 seats and 22.23 percent of the vote in 2017.
Lakhimpur, Hathras, and Western UP are all BJP strongholds.
Despite discontent among Jat farmers in Western UP over three farm laws and sugarcane procurement dues, the BJP has swept the region, winning in Meerut, Bulandshahr, Noida, Jewar, Dadri, Ghaziabad, Hapur, Baghpat, Muzaffarnagar, Shamli, Bijnor, Bareilly, Badaun, Pilibhit, Agra, Firozabad, Mainpuri, Mathura, Aligarh Furthermore, the BJP has won Lakhimpur, where Union Minister of State Ajay Mishra’s son, Ashish Mishra, mowed down four farmers. The BJP has scored a landslide victory in most of these seats, wresting SP strongholds like Etawah, Mainpuri, and Aligarh by razor-thin margins. The BJP also won Hathras, a district where a terrible gang rape occurred.
In the state of Uttar Pradesh, the Congress party has been crushed.
The campaign of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s ‘Ladki Hoon Lad Sakti Hoon’ failed terribly, with the party winning only two seats – Rampur Khas and Pharenda. It also lost its bastions – Amethi and Rae Bareli, which were represented in the Lok Sabha by Sonia and Rahul Gandhi. Ajay Lallu, the Congress unit chairman, was defeated by more than 65,000 votes in his own Tamkuhi Raj seat. In addition, the party only received 2.4 percent of the vote, trailing the BJP, SP, BSP, and RLD.
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Navi Mumbai Police Seize Drugs Worth ₹1.10 Crore, Arrest Three in Pre-Dawn Raid

In a major crackdown on drug trafficking and illegal immigration, the Navi Mumbai Police conducted a pre-dawn raid on Thursday, seizing narcotics worth Rs1.10 crore and arresting three African nationals.
Acting on directives from Commissioner of Police Milind Bharambe, the Anti-Narcotics Cell and Crime Branch launched a coordinated operation at 4:00 AM. The raid, led by Assistant Commissioner Bhausaheb Dhole and Inspector Sandeep Nigde, involved 125 police officers targeting 11 locations across the Commissionerate.
Authorities confiscated 118.48 grams of high-quality cocaine worth Rs59.24 lakh, 100.84 grams of MD powder valued at Rs50.42 lakh, and Rs43,500 in cash. A total of 35 African nationals were screened, and three individuals found in possession of narcotics were arrested under the NDPS Act at Ulwe Police Station.
Additionally, 11 individuals with expired visas and passports were served Leave India Notices, as part of the police’s intensified efforts against illegal immigration.
The Navi Mumbai Police have vowed to continue their crackdown on drug trafficking and unlawful activities, warning of strict action against offenders.
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On February 15, CIDCO Will Conduct A Computerized Lottery Draw For The “My Preferred CIDCO Home” Program

CIDCO to hold computerised lottery draw for “My Preferred CIDCO Home” scheme on February 15.
The Lottery
The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) will hold the computerised lottery draw for its highly anticipated “My Preferred CIDCO Home” housing scheme on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 11:00 AM. The event will take place at Raigad Estate, Phase I, Sector-28, Taloja Panchanand, Panvel, and will be streamed live on the CIDCO website for applicants to watch in real time.
Launched on October 12, 2024, the scheme aims to provide affordable housing under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and Low-Income Group (LIG) categories. A total of 26,000 tenements have been made available across Navi Mumbai in key locations such as Vashi, Bamandongri, Kharkopar, Kharghar, Mansarovar, Khandeshwar, Panvel, and Kalamboli.
A key feature of this scheme was that applicants could select up to 15 preferred tenements, making it highly flexible and attracting overwhelming participation.
The live webcast of the draw can be accessed on cidcohomes.com, ensuring transparency in the process. After the draw, the list of successful applicants will be published on lottery.cidcoindia.com.
With this initiative, CIDCO continues its mission to provide affordable housing and fulfill the dream of homeownership for thousands in Navi Mumbai.
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Construction Projects Must Utilize Tertiary Processed Recycled Water, Under NMMC Regulations

NMMC mandates use of tertiary treated recycled water for construction projects.
The Regulation
In a major step towards water conservation, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has made it mandatory for developers to use tertiary treated recycled water in all construction projects approved by the Town Planning Department.
The initiative aims to curb the rising demand for potable water as the city grapples with declining rainfall and increasing concerns over water scarcity. With several redevelopment projects underway, the consumption of drinking water for construction has surged, putting additional strain on resources.
To address this, NMMC is leveraging its advanced sewage treatment infrastructure. The city currently operates seven sewage treatment plants using Sequential Batch Reactor (SBR) technology. Additionally, tertiary treatment plants at Koparkhairane and Airoli utilize Ultra Filtration and Ultraviolet-Based Technology to further purify secondary treated water. This recycled water is already being supplied to industrial establishments in the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) area for non-potable use.
By enforcing the use of recycled water in construction, NMMC aims to reduce reliance on drinking water and promote sustainability. This regulation is expected to play a crucial role in preserving Navi Mumbai’s water resources for the future while ensuring responsible urban development.
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