Mayawati releases 25 convicts on her birthday

On the occasion of her birthday,UP Chief Minister Mayawati has recommended release of 25 old and sick convicts undergoing imprisonment in various jails of the state.

On the occasion of her birthday,Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati has recommended release of 25 old and sick convicts undergoing imprisonment in various jails of the state.

The government has already recommended it to Governor BL Joshi,CM Mayawati said here.

The government has also decided to release of 26,336 poor inmates who were languishing in jails due to non payment of bail amount while 960 other were also released on bail after completion of half of their jail term.

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Meanwhile,several welfare camps were organized across the state to provide benefits of various welfare schemes being run by the state government to people.

She also saw saw a colourful programme in which school children participated.

Mayawati also laid the foundation stones for 264 welfare schemes.

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