In a somber and respectful move, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan called off a grand reception planned in his honor in Andhra Pradesh. This decision came as a direct response to the tragic loss of lives in a devastating blast that shook the national capital, Delhi.
A Tone of Respect in Guntur
The minister was in the Guntur district on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, to officially launch the 'Watershed Mahotsav'. Guntur is the parliamentary constituency of his deputy, Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani. Organizers had prepared a significant rally and a ceremonial welcome for the senior minister.
However, upon learning of the casualties in Delhi, Shivraj Singh Chouhan directed the local organizers to immediately cancel all celebratory arrangements. He firmly stated that it would be entirely inappropriate to engage in such festivities when the nation was mourning the loss of its citizens.
Other Political Developments
In other news, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to attend the installation ceremony of a 25-metre saffron flag atop the Ram Temple in Ayodhya later this month. If the visit proceeds, the PM is also expected to inspect the various new additions to the temple complex since he attended the consecration ceremony last year. It is important to note that this visit has not been officially confirmed by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) yet.
Meanwhile, on the electoral front, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is intensifying its campaign for the crucial Uttar Pradesh elections scheduled for 2027. The party's Rajya Sabha MP and state in-charge, Sanjay Singh, is leading this new charge. As part of the AAP's 'Rozgar do, samajik nyay do' campaign, Singh is scheduled to visit several key cities, including:
- Ayodhya
- Sultanpur
- Pratapgarh
- Prayagraj
According to party insiders, the AAP is likely to contest the Uttar Pradesh elections alone, without entering into any alliances.
