Today’s events in up: Chief Secretary’s workload Kavad Yatra and Political Temperature

News India Live, Digital Desk: Political, administrative and seasonal stir continued in Uttar Pradesh on 16 July 2025 today. The state has got its new Chief Secretary, and in the meantime, big leaders of the Congress and Samajwadi Party are busy strengthening their strategy even in the political ground, while the government is engaged in improving the arrangements at its level. At the administrative level, the new Chief Secretary Praful Ranjan Mishra in the state took charge. It is expected that with his arrival, administrative functioning in the state will get a new momentum and various development projects will be completed rapidly. This change is considered very important for the administration of the state. On the other hand, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited his parliamentary constituency Rae Bareli. This is his first major tour in the region after winning the Lok Sabha elections from Rae Bareli, where he met the public and discussed the party’s further strategy. His visit is an important step for the Congress to strengthen its hold in the region and to encourage the enthusiasm of the workers. In this order, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav also appeared active and attacked the current Yogi government on several issues. Akhilesh questioned the various policies and law and order situation of the government, and raised his voice as the opposition in view of the upcoming elections. His attitude is presenting a challenge for the ruling BJP government, while talking about the weather of the state, there was rain in some areas in the past, which has given some relief from the heat. However, the state has still not seen the active monsoon activeness and in many areas people are still waiting for good rains. Issues related to the state’s electricity and water board are also being monitored by high officials so that the public does not have trouble in basic facilities. In the midst of all this, the administration is also on high alert regarding the Kandar Yatra released in the month of Sawan and all necessary steps are being taken to ensure the safety and smooth movement of the devotees.