Congress slams Adityanath for campaigning in Karnataka after storm hits UP

At least 64 people, including 43 in Agra, were killed as thunderstorms and rains lashed four districts of western Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday night.

Updated on: May 3, 2018, 21:11:07 IST

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The Congress on Thursday took a dig at UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath for campaigning in poll-bound Karnataka even when people of his state were reeling under the impact of the severe dust storm that has left many dead.

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath. (HT File Photo)

“Even if people of Uttar Pradesh are suffering, I am busy culling out ‘jumlas’ (gimmicks) in Karnataka elections -- Adityanath, missing chief minister, Uttar Pradesh,” tweeted Congress communications in-charge Randeep Surjewala.

The swipe at him follows the death of as many as 64 persons in the high-intensity dust storm that hit the state overnight.

Adityanath is scheduled to address election rallies in Karnataka on Thursday and Friday.

At least 64 people, including 43 in Agra, were killed and dozens injured as thunderstorms and rains lashed four districts of western Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday night .

(with inputs from HT correspondent)

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