Yogi hands over flats to poor built on Atiq's land

June 30, 2023 13:21

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath hands over keys to 76 flats built for the poor, on land confiscated from slain gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed, in Prayagraj. The CM also inaugurated 226 development projects in the city, on the occasion.

The 76 flats, built in two blocks, were allotted to beneficiaries through a lottery.

A total of 6030 applicants had applied for the 76 flats, of which 1590 were found eligible to participate in the lottery.

The beneficiaries will get a flat built in 41 square meters for Rs 3.5 lakh.

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