Akhilesh Yadav to pay tribute to late leaders in Ballia visit
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav to pay tribute to late leaders Ram Govind Chaudhary and Suresh Yadav during his visit to Ballia and Deoria.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav is scheduled to visit Ballia and Deoria on October 9 to pay tribute to two prominent deceased party leaders, Ram Govind Chaudhary and Suresh Yadav. The visit is intended to honor the legacies of the departed leaders and offer condolences to their grieving families.
Detailed Itinerary for the Visit
The Samajwadi Party leader's schedule for the day is tightly packed, involving multiple flights and helicopter transfers. According to official statements, the journey begins at Amausi Airport in Lucknow at 10 am. Yadav is expected to land at Azamgarh Airport by 11 am, from which he will proceed toward Ballia.
The itinerary includes the following key milestones:
- 1:00 PM: Departure from the helipad site at Chetan Kishore Maidan in Sikanderpur, Ballia.
- 1:15 PM: Arrival at Gosaipur village to pay tribute to the late Ram Govind Chaudhary.
- 1:45 PM: Departure from Gosaipur.
- 2:00 PM: Return to the helipad site at Chetan Kishore Maidan.
- 2:15 PM: Departure via private helicopter for Deoria.
- 2:45 PM: Arrival at Darshan Inter College in Rakhsa village, Deoria, to pay tribute to the late Suresh Yadav.
Honoring Socialist Icons
The visit carries significant weight for the Samajwadi Party, as it honors two veteran figures who shaped the party's political landscape in Uttar Pradesh.
Tribute to Ram Govind Chaudhary
Akhilesh Yadav will visit Gosaipur to pay respects to the late Ram Govind Chaudhary. A veteran socialist leader, Chaudhary was a vital link between the Samajwadi Party and the traditions of legendary figures like Jayaprakash Narayan and Ram Manohar Lohia. Born in Gosaipur on July 9, 1953, he was a powerhouse in the state legislature, serving eight terms as a Member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly. He represented the Chilkahar constituency from 1977 to 1992 and the Bansdih seat starting in 2002. Notably, he served as the Leader of the Opposition in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly from 2017 to 2022. He passed away on September 26 while undergoing treatment at SGPGIMS in Lucknow.
Condolences for Suresh Yadav
The second leg of the visit in Deoria will focus on the late Suresh Yadav. A former MLA and former district president of Deoria, Yadav's passing has also left a void in the local party leadership. Yadav will offer condolences to the family of the former legislator during his stop at Darshan Inter College in Rakhsa village.