Yogi Adityanath in Prayagraj: Once Atiq Ahmed’s stronghold, Kasari-Masari to be renamed Sri Krishnapuri

On Thursday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the renaming of Prayagraj's Kasari-Masari to Sri Krishnapuri during his city visit. The area, once controlled by local gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed, will now be transformed into a well-planned township with 602 houses for poor families built on land reclaimed from Atiq Ahmed's seized property.

Addressing the bhoomi pujan for the housing colony, Adityanath vowed that no mafia activities would be tolerated in Prayagraj, warning that anyone involved would face severe consequences. The BJP leader accused the opposition Samajwadi Party of promoting crime and stated that the government would maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards criminals.

The CM highlighted that the new housing colony, part of the Padmalok Awas Yojana, would not only provide permanent homes but also lead to the development of a comprehensive township with essential amenities like markets, parks, sports facilities, and a gym. Additionally, plans are in place to construct an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in Prayagraj, named after Maharaja Bijli Pasi, who is remembered for his contributions to the region.