Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that it was disunity which led to the “invaders destroying the Ram temple” in Ayodhya.
On Monday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated and laid the foundation for 127 development projects worth Rs 765 crore in Gopalpur, Vikaskhand Pahadi, Mirzapur.
Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister said, “Ayodhya Dham is now flourishing. The grand temple of Lord Ram Lalla has been built, but we must ask why we had to wait 500 years for this moment. Why did invaders destroy the magnificent temple of Lord Ram Lalla and impose a structure symbolising slavery?”
The answer lies in our disunity, he said. “Hum bate the, toh kate the” (when divided, we get cut up)," he said, referring to the Ram Janmabhoomi dispute and urging people to stay united and move forward together in an atmosphere of development and security.
The double-engine government is committed to standing by the common people through every joy and sorrow, working diligently to improve the present and create a brighter future, the chief minister stressed.
During the event, more than 1,500 youths were given smartphones and tablets under the Swami Vivekananda Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana.
The chief minister also presented a cheque of approximately Rs 4 crore as the first instalment for the establishment of a fish feed plant. He also honoured the beneficiaries of various schemes and launched the Vidya Shakti portal with the press of a button.
Yogi Adityanath said, “Before 2017, the mafia operated (in UP) like a parallel government, dominating mining, cattle trade, organised crime, and land-grabbing. When their convoys passed, public representatives were filled with fear, and the administration yielded to them. Nobody dared to confront the mafia.”
He noted that today, those same criminals were pleading for mercy and were willing to make an honest living by setting up small stalls. “They no longer instill fear in anyone. Now, no one dares to threaten the safety of our daughters, exploit traders, or seize farmers’ land or demolish the homes of the poor,” the chief minister asserted.
Hitting out at the opposition, the chief minister said, “Those who shamelessly played the caste card used to grovel before the mafia, dangerous criminals, and rioters. Now, as the state makes rapid strides in development, these same people seek to act as obstacles again. By doing so, they are not only endangering the present but also jeopardising the future of coming generations. We must not allow the mafia to rise again.”
The chief minister further said that 10 years ago, Mirzapur district suffered from poor connectivity, and the underprivileged were deprived of government schemes but the district had witnessed huge transformation, especially in the last seven-and-a-half years.
He said Mirzapur now had a medical college, unlike previous times when people had to rely on the facilities in Banaras Hindu university and Prayagraj for quality healthcare.
“A university in the name of Maa Vindhyavasini is also set to be established, with courses starting in the upcoming academic session. The district is now well-connected with four-lane roads,” he added.
Speaking about the Barh Sagar project, Chief Minister Yogi recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement during its inauguration, that two-and-a-half lakh hectares of land would receive irrigation facilities.
Addressing the drinking water crisis in the Vindhya region was another challenge which was addressed, he added.
He said the ‘Har Ghar Jal’ scheme under the Jal Jeevan Mission was a testament to the prime minister’s vision and once fully implemented, it would not only resolve the issue of clean drinking water, but also help cure many waterborne diseases.
He added that admissions had already started at the Sonbhadra medical college, and nursing courses would soon begin at Mirzapur medical college, ensuring that daughters from the region would no longer need to go elsewhere for education, with a guarantee of 100 per cent placement.
CM Yogi said many people in Mirzapur were previously excluded from government schemes, but the current administration had made efforts to include tribes like the Kol, Chero, Gaur, and Tharu living in the Nepal border areas in various welfare programs, he further pointed out.
The chief minister said two crore youths in UP were being provided with smartphones and tablets and by leveraging these technical skills, they could contribute to the nation’s growth and help India on its path to becoming a five-trillion dollar economy.
He also highlighted an upcoming exhibition at the Expo Mart in Greater Noida from September 25 to 29, in which artisans and craftsmen will have the opportunity to showcase their work and secure new orders.
He said the event would also feature carpets from Mirzapur and Bhadohi, and added, “Exporting these goods could bring substantial profits, and as capital flows into the region, it will drive development in Mirzapur, Bhadohi, and Sonbhadra.”
