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Security Tightened at JPNIC Before Jayaprakash Narayan Anniversary
Officials have increased security at a centre in Lucknow that honors Jayaprakash Narayan.
The centre’s entrance has been barricaded and covered with tall metal sheets.
Sunday is the 115th anniversary of Narayan’s birth.
Akhilesh Yadav may visit to place flowers at Narayan’s statue.
In 2023, Yadav climbed over the gates after he was not allowed inside.
Officials said at that time that construction and safety concerns were behind the restrictions.
The centre has become a point of disagreement between the Samajwadi Party and the BJP.
The state has approved a 30-year arrangement for private firms to operate and maintain the complex.
The land and assets will remain with the Land Development Authority.
Lucknow authorities increased security at the Jayaprakash Narayan International Centre ahead of the socialist leader’s 115th birth anniversary.
Heavy barricades and tall tin sheets have been placed at the centre’s entrance and gates.
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav may visit on Sunday to lay flowers at Narayan’s statue.
In 2023, Yadav scaled the gates after being denied entry; officials cited construction work and safety concerns.
The state Cabinet approved a 30-year lease for private firms to operate and maintain the complex, while land and assets remain publicly owned.
- Who
- Lucknow administration; Akhilesh Yadav may visit the centre.
- What
- Security has been stepped up at the Jayaprakash Narayan International Centre ahead of the 115th birth anniversary of Jayaprakash Narayan.
- Where
- Jayaprakash Narayan International Centre, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
- When
- The report is dated October 10; the anniversary is Sunday.
- Why
- Authorities are preparing security arrangements to maintain law and order during anniversary commemorations.
Samajwadi Party
Authorities
Access to the centre
Samajwadi Party
The Samajwadi Party has objected to restrictions on Akhilesh Yadav’s visits.
Authorities
Authorities have cited security and safety concerns; in 2023 they also cited construction work.
Control and operation
Samajwadi Party
The report notes the centre has become a point of political friction between the Samajwadi Party and the BJP over access during commemorations.
Authorities
The state Cabinet approved a 30-year lease for a consortium to operate and maintain the centre; land and assets will remain with the Land Development Authority.
Key facts
- Anniversary
- 115th birth anniversary of Jayaprakash Narayan
- Centre
- Jayaprakash Narayan International Centre (JPNIC), Lucknow
- Security measures
- Heavy barricading and tall tin sheets at the entrance and gates
- Possible visit
- Akhilesh Yadav may pay floral tributes on Sunday
- Previous access dispute
- On October 11, 2023, Yadav scaled the gates after being denied entry
- Lease arrangement
- A 30-year lease for operating and maintaining the complex was approved by the state Cabinet
- Lease payments
- The consortium will pay annual rent, an upfront premium of Rs 10.11 crore and a performance guarantee of Rs 25 crore
- Ownership
- Land and assets will remain with the Land Development Authority
Sources
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