Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday took a swipe at Pakistan, saying that while on the one hand, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, India has been providing free ration to more than 80 crore people for the past three years, on the other hand, people in Pakistan are struggling to get two proper meals.
Addressing a public gathering in Kaushambi, the chief minister said, “Today, the entire world sees India as an example of how governments should function. All Indians are getting the benefit of the development schemes without any discrimination. The nation is reaching new heights of prosperity. Additionally, efforts are being made to create the best security environment in the nation.”
Chief Minister Yogi, along with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, was participating in the inauguration of Kaushambi Mahotsav 2023. During this, several development projects were launched and many players of ‘Sansad Khel Spardha’ were also honoured.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Yogi said that Uttar Pradesh was scaling new heights under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. “Today, the state is improving in many areas, and a new picture of this is in front of us,” he added.
Chief Minister Yogi congratulated the residents of the district on the festival and noted that Kaushambi was one of the 16 "mahajanapadas" associated with the Buddhist tradition.
“Even during the Ramayana era, Lord Shriram spent one night here while traveling to the forest. This area has a long history of being connected to mythological and historical traditions, as well as the Shakti Peeth tradition. The abode of Maa Sheetla, located here, attracts every Indian,” he said.
He said that the youth of the state were getting an opportunity to move forward in the field of sports with the inspiration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Stating that the double-engine government has decided that there will be a playground in every village and a mini stadium in every block, Yogi said, “Along with this, we are also getting a stadium constructed at the district level, the work of which has started on a war footing. In order to realise the dream of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, every gram panchayat, every municipal body, and every district should celebrate its foundation day.”
The chief minister continued by saying that the government is committed to taking the benefits of each development project to the people of Kaushambi.
“Ganga Expressway is passing through this district. With its construction, it will take less than eight hours to travel from Meerut to Prayagraj. For the Prayagraj Mahakumbh in 2025, preparations have already begun. For this, all the districts of Prayagraj division should get ready and join it,” he said
During the programme, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of several projects related to Kaushambi and its surrounding districts. The Union home minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of 117 development projects worth more than Rs 612 crore during the festival.
Emerging players of the district were also honoured on the stage of Kaushambi Mahotsav. Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath felicitated 10 boys and girls associated with games like kho-kho, volleyball, 100 metre race and others. During this, trophies and citations were given to the best-performing players during ‘Sansad Khel Spardha’.