Opp threatening judges, undermining EC, want infiltrators to be voters: Yogi Adityanath

Pradhan also targeted the Congress, the Aam Aadmi Party and their INDIA bloc allies, saying, “It is natural for those who defy the law to be afraid, because their parties are filled with criminals.”

Questioning the “morality” of the Congress and its allies, he said Kalyan Singh had chosen to resign instead of ordering firing on Ram bhakts during the Ram Mandir movement. “On the other hand, Arvind Kejriwal did not relinquish power even after going to jail on corruption charges,” he said.

Earlier, speaking at the inauguration of a cement plant in Etah, Adityanath Chief Minister Adityanath said the Congress and the Samajwadi Party pushed the country into an identity crisis after centuries of exploitation by the Mughals and British, and that the two never worked for inclusive development, serving only their own families.

The district once synonymous with crime and mafia rule has now transformed into a hub of investment and industry, he claimed.

“Eight to nine years ago, Etah was known for land encroachment, where the poor had no voice. Today, it is known for law and order, power generation and industrial growth,” he said.

The Chief Minister said the nearby Jawaharpur thermal power plant generates 1,500 megawatt (MW) power, while Shree Cement’s unit worth Rs 750 crore has created 500 direct jobs and more than 3,000 indirect employment opportunities.

“This investment is not only about jobs but also about strengthening of trade, transport and distribution networks — the real foundation of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat. There was a time when even a commodity like cement was rationed and would be available only through connections, making house construction extremely difficult,” he said.

“How could development taken place with such an intent and policies?” he asked.

India, which was at 11th spot in the world economy by 2014 due to the policies of the Congress and SP, has now grown to become to 4th place under PM Modi and is set to become the third-largest economy within two years, he claimed.

Uttar Pradesh too, Adityanath further claimed, has risen from the seventh-largest state economy in 2017 to the second-largest today, the CM added.

He credited this economic turnaround to strict action against the mafia and rioters, which restored investors’ confidence. “The state has received investment proposals worth Rs 45 lakh crore, out of which Rs 15 lakh crore have already been executed, creating employment for 60 lakh youth,” he said.

He added that 60,244 youth, including many from Etah, were recruited into the police force without any discrimination. Under the Mukhyamantri Yuva Yojana, 70,000 young entrepreneurs received interest and guarantee-free loans to set up their own enterprises.

The Chief Minister noted that “bells and ghungroos” of Etah’s Jalesar remain an integral part of worship and musical performances. The state is preparing a roadmap for Viksit Bharat by linking this cultural heritage with modern development, he said, adding, “In the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council, a 24-hour-long discussion was held on key sectors, and experts will now visit every district to train youth and prepare district-level roadmaps with public participation.”

The state government, the Chief Minister said, will honour every promise made under the industrial policy.