Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday stated that his government prioritizes delivering solutions rather than avoiding challenges, which he attributed to the continued trust placed in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by the people. "We provide solutions, not problems. That is precisely why the people choose us," the Chief Minister said after inaugurating and laying foundation stones for 19 development projects valued at Rs 655 crore in Deoria.
Accelerated Development Under Modi Government
Highlighting the pace of development under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Yogi Adityanath remarked that both India and Uttar Pradesh have entered a new era of growth since 2014, and the journey of progress is now "unstoppable." He emphasized that the state government prioritizes infrastructure development to ensure benefits reach the people quickly. Referring to the upcoming agricultural university in Kushinagar, the Chief Minister instructed Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi to expedite preparations for its launch from the next academic session. Yogi noted that the university would help farmers adopt modern technologies, reduce production costs, and improve agricultural output.
Transformation of Eastern Uttar Pradesh
Recalling his tenure as the Member of Parliament from Gorakhpur, the Chief Minister said that eastern Uttar Pradesh previously suffered from poor infrastructure, lawlessness, and appeasement politics. He cited the poor condition of roads connecting Gorakhpur and Deoria and long traffic jams at the Chauri Chaura railway crossing as examples of past governments' failures. "In contrast, Deoria today is connected through a seamless four-lane network," he said, adding that connectivity projects linking Deoria with Ballia and the Deoria-Kasia four-lane highway would further strengthen regional transport and North-South connectivity.
Healthcare Infrastructure Boost
Yogi highlighted improvements in healthcare infrastructure, noting that a government medical college named after Maharshi Devaraha Baba is now operational in Deoria, and work on a new district hospital would begin shortly. He also launched an attack on the previous Samajwadi Party (SP) government, alleging that before 2017, mafia influence and insecurity dominated the state. "Festivals were marred by unrest, land belonging to the poor was encroached upon, and fear prevailed among women and traders," he said.
Uttar Pradesh's Image Transformation
Claiming that Uttar Pradesh's image has undergone a transformation, Yogi said the state has moved from the era of "One District, One Mafia" to "One District, One Medical College" and "One District, One Product." He also credited the central and state governments for undertaking several welfare initiatives for farmers and economically weaker sections.
Electoral Mandate and Development Commitment
Referring to the BJP's performance in the 2022 Assembly elections, Yogi said the people of Deoria ensured the party's victory in all seven Assembly constituencies and assured that no development project in the district would be allowed to stall. He stated that development works in Salempur, Tamkuhi, Barhaj, Rudrapur, Pathardeva, and Rampur Karkhana would be accelerated. Taking another swipe at the Samajwadi Party, the Chief Minister said that only "token funds" were allocated earlier for the Mohan Singh Setu project, while the present government would ensure the bridge is completed within a fixed timeline without any shortage of funds.
Revival of Religious and Cultural Identity
Yogi further said that Uttar Pradesh, once associated with hooliganism and mafia rule, is now recognized across the country for both development and cultural heritage. Referring to Ayodhya, Kashi, Mathura-Vrindavan, Naimisharanya, Vindhyadham, Prayagraj, and Kushinagar, he said the state has witnessed a revival of its religious and cultural identity. The Chief Minister noted that the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya reflects both the mandate of the people and the commitment of the BJP's double-engine government. He appealed to the public to continue supporting BJP representatives in the interest of development and good governance.
