Over 6.5 lakh workers and labourers have returned to Uttar Pradesh since the lockdown in March, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Tuesday. This included over 50,000 migrants who entered the State in the last three days, he said.

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The bulk of the migrants, over six lakh, returned during the first phase of the lockdown during March 27-29, said the Chief Minister. More than than 10,000 State buses have been deployed in transporting them home.

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Without taking names, Mr. Adityanath criticised Opposition parties and accused them of “unnecessarily” indulging in politics instead of serving the people.

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“People will give a befitting reply to these people for their negative attitude,” Mr. Adityanath said in a video address.