GORAKHPUR, May 18 -- A heap of garbage spotted by chief minister Yogi Adityanath during an aerial journey from Gorakhpur to Sahjanwa on Sunday triggered panic among municipal corporation officials and prompted an immediate sanitation drive after the CM expressed displeasure over the negligence.

The CM reportedly spotted a massive garbage dump near the Barhua Power House while travelling by helicopter to attend a public programme in Sahjanwa.

Taking serious note of the issue, Yogi Adityanath instructed the officials accompanying him to ensure the immediate clearance of the waste and maintain strict cleanliness standards in the area.

Following the CM's directions, the Gorakhpur Municipal Corporation launched an intensive cleanliness driv...