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The recent stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj has thrown up some serious questions regarding crowd management and safety measures in such large religious congregations. Responding to this, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Uttar Pradesh government's response to the incident and suggested five key measures for relief. Akhilesh Yadav's Five Key Suggestions for Relief Continuous Food and Water Distribution He calls for food supply throughout the day and at night in every place with community kitchens so that all stranded persons receive proper nourishment. Deployment of Medical Teams He advises deployment of medical officers and ambulances from every district of the state. Also, two-wheeler volunteers should be put to service so that they reach the cut-off areas to render medical services to the affected. Availability of Petrol/Diesel Yadav appeals for proper and regular distribution of petrol and diesel to minimize the chances of vehicles ge...

Born on 23 December 1902, in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, Chaudhary Charan Singh was a strong Indian politician who served India as the country's fifth Prime Minister. He has been renowned for his tireless crusade for agricultural reform in the nation and hence earned himself the title of "Champion of Farmers." The journey of this politician traces its early years to this area. Charan Singh was born in a farming family and grew up surrounded by agricultural practices. He went on to become a lawyer, thus being well equipped with knowledge that helped him raise his voice for farmers' rights. His political career began in the 1930s, but within no time, he emerged as an important figure in the Indian independence movement and fought for agrarian issues and farmers' problems. Agrarian Reforms Charan Singh's tenure in various political roles was marked by significant contributions to land reforms: Zamindari Abolition Act (1950): As a key architect of this act in U...