Asaduddin Owaisi criticized Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's justification for banning Eid prayers on roads. Earlier, Adityanath highlighted the peaceful Maha Kumbh, urging discipline and asserting that roads are meant for walking, not for religious or festival gatherings.
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Sex workers on Delhi's GB Road, the city's red-light area, face severe living conditions, including poor sanitation, unreliable electricity, and overcrowded rooms. Despite their struggles, they remain marginalized, with political leaders rarely addressing their issues during election campaigns. Many of these women, who live without basic amenities and social support, hope that the new government will finally address their long-standing problems. GB Road, historically a trading hub, now houses... Expand