Renaming of Kasari-Masari to Shrikrishnapuri

3 UPDATES · 2 DAYS · 15 OCT 2026 — 16 OCT 2026

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Latest · 16 Oct 2026

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed Bhoomi Pujan in Prayagraj for 602 houses on land reclaimed from late Atiq Ahmed under the Padmalok Awas Yojana.

What this timeline covers

This event covers Yogi Adityanath's announcement on October 15, 2026, to rename Kasari-Masari to Shrikrishnapuri and develop the Padma Lok Apartment project on land freed from Atiq Ahmed in Uttar Pradesh, including its reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments. It excludes other actions by Yogi Adityanath, the PDA, or other developments in Uttar Pradesh unless they are direct consequences of this specific renaming and housing project.

The full story, from the beginning

15Oct

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the renaming of Kasari-Masari to Shrikrishnapuri and a plan to provide houses for 1,200 families on land freed from Atiq Ahmed.

16Oct

NDTV

Yogi Adityanath announced the renaming of Atiq Ahmed's stronghold, Kasari-Masari, to Shrikrishnapuri to house 1,200 poor families on land freed from the mafia.

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed Bhoomi Pujan in Prayagraj for 602 houses on land reclaimed from late Atiq Ahmed under the Padmalok Awas Yojana.

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