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CBI should probe scams in Gujarat, Bundelkhand Expressway: Sisodia

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Sunday he was not afraid of a CBI probe but the agency should also investigate the alleged scam in the Bundelkhand Expressway construction which developed cracks just five days after the prime minister inaugurated it. In an interview with PTI, Sisodia, who is among 15 people and entities named in an FIR registered by the CBI in connection with alleged irregularities in the implementation of the excise policy, said his party was not scared of any investigation and asserted that the scams being alleged by BJP leaders were nothing but "shagufe (lies)". On Saturday, the deputy chief minister said he might be arrested in two-four days. Recently, based on a report submitted by the Delhi chief secretary, Lt Governor V K Saxena had recommended a CBI probe into the Kejriwal government's Excise Policy, 2021-22, over alleged violations of rules and procedural lapses. Claiming that he was unaware about any report, Sisodia said, "The BJP, CBI, L-G,

CBI should probe scams in Gujarat, Bundelkhand Expressway: Sisodia
Updated On : 21 Aug 2022 | 9:11 PM IST

Why ED not probing corruption in Bundelkhand Expressway project: Akhilesh

'The ED has become a tool to harass Opposition leaders on directions of central government. Will ED also probe corruption of govt? The Bundelkhand expressway project is marred by corruption,' he said

Why ED not probing corruption in Bundelkhand Expressway project: Akhilesh
Updated On : 28 Jul 2022 | 11:32 PM IST

Akhilesh slams BJP govt over poor construction of Bundelkhand Expressway

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday took a jibe at the ruling BJP over a portion of the Bundelkhand Expressway developing deep potholes following rainfall in Jalaun.

Akhilesh slams BJP govt over poor construction of Bundelkhand Expressway
Updated On : 25 Jul 2022 | 9:56 PM IST

PM Modi cautions people against 'revari culture' of votes for freebies

PM Modi cautioned people against what he called a "revari (sweet) culture" under which votes were sought by promising freebies and said this could be "very dangerous" for development of the country

PM Modi cautions people against 'revari culture' of votes for freebies
Updated On : 16 Jul 2022 | 3:04 PM IST

Rush to inaugurate half-built expressway sign of make-do culture: Akhilesh

On the day Prime Mnister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bundelkhand Expressway, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the govt of rushing to open the half-complete expressway

Rush to inaugurate half-built expressway sign of make-do culture: Akhilesh
Updated On : 16 Jul 2022 | 2:52 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates 296 km-long Bundelkhand Expressway in UP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the 296-km-long Bundelkhand Expressway, which passes through seven districts of Uttar Pradesh

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates 296 km-long Bundelkhand Expressway in UP
Updated On : 16 Jul 2022 | 1:24 PM IST

PM Modi to inaugurate Bundelkhand Expressway worth Rs 14,850 cr today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh on July 16 and inaugurate Bundelkhand Expressway

PM Modi to inaugurate Bundelkhand Expressway worth Rs 14,850 cr today
Updated On : 16 Jul 2022 | 8:22 AM IST

UP's Jalaun gears up for PM's visit to inaugurate Bundelkhand Expressway

The foundation stone of the four-lane expressway, which will connect Chitrakoot with the Lucknow-Agra Expressway, was laid by Modi in February 2020.

UP's Jalaun gears up for PM's visit to inaugurate Bundelkhand Expressway
Updated On : 15 Jul 2022 | 7:18 PM IST

PM to inaugurate 296-km four-lane Bundelkhand Expressway in UP on Saturday

The government has been committed to enhancing connectivity across the country, a key feature of which has been the work towards improvement in road infrastructure, the PMO said.

PM to inaugurate 296-km four-lane Bundelkhand Expressway in UP on Saturday
Updated On : 13 Jul 2022 | 6:27 PM IST

UP: PM Modi to inaugurate 296-km-long Bundelkhand expressway on July 16

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 296-km-long Bundelkhand expressway in Uttar Pradesh on July 16

UP: PM Modi to inaugurate 296-km-long Bundelkhand expressway on July 16
Updated On : 13 Jul 2022 | 2:37 PM IST

UP Assembly polls: A long yearning for a story of infra development

In the second of a three-part series, Nitin Kumar travels through the villages along the Bundelkhand Expressway, where water scarcity and the lack of infrastructure are the key concerns of the people

UP Assembly polls: A long yearning for a story of infra development
Updated On : 08 Feb 2022 | 6:04 AM IST

UP's bid to keep expressway work in the fast lane amid Covid-19 crisis

Four expressway projects with an estimated outlay of Rs 80,000 crore are in different stages of development in the state

UP's bid to keep expressway work in the fast lane amid Covid-19 crisis
Updated On : 24 May 2021 | 6:10 AM IST

Over 189,000 trees cut for Bundelkhand expressway, reveals RTI

The trees were cut in Banda, Chitrakoot, Mahoba, Hamirpur, Jalaun, Aurraiya and Etawah, it said

Over 189,000 trees cut for Bundelkhand expressway, reveals RTI
Updated On : 23 Dec 2020 | 11:57 AM IST

UP govt to tap private lenders for Rs 36,000 crore Ganga Expressway project

The 628 km project is branded as world's longest access controlled road

UP govt to tap private lenders for Rs 36,000 crore Ganga Expressway project
Updated On : 20 Sep 2020 | 5:58 PM IST

UP raises bank loans worth Rs 5,900 crore for Bundelkhand Expressway

Expressway is estimated to cost Rs 15,000 cr; the loans have been raised from a consortium of PSU lenders such as Bank of Baroda, Union Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, Indian Bank, Bank of India and Uco

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Updated On : 26 Aug 2020 | 4:38 PM IST

Barren land along UP expressways to be developed as industrial plots

Chief Minister Adityanath has called for setting up townships within a radius of two km on either side of three key expressways

Barren land along UP expressways to be developed as industrial plots
Updated On : 02 Aug 2020 | 1:31 PM IST

UP to raise Rs 1,500 cr in bank loans for 340-km Purvanchal Expressway

Post lockdown, Adityanath govt is expediting mega infra projects

UP to raise Rs 1,500 cr in bank loans for 340-km Purvanchal Expressway
Updated On : 26 Jun 2020 | 5:02 PM IST

Lockdown: UP to restart work on key expressways, non-Covid emergency care

Construction agencies will follow social distancing and sanitisation norms working on expressways; healthcare staff at hospitals to be trained to protect themselves from coronavirus

Lockdown: UP to restart work on key expressways, non-Covid emergency care
Updated On : 15 Apr 2020 | 2:25 AM IST

Modi lays foundation of Rs 15,000 crore Bundelkhand Expressway

Terms Bundelkhand region as future 'Make in India' hub

Modi lays foundation of Rs 15,000 crore Bundelkhand Expressway
Updated On : 29 Feb 2020 | 11:15 PM IST

PM to lay foundation stone for Bundelkhand Expressway on Feb 29

He will also launch 10,000 Farmers Producer Organisations all over the country.

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Updated On : 28 Feb 2020 | 6:50 AM IST