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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that even as the previous governments in the state invoked Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan and his legacy, they failed to honour his wishes as they did not even upgrade a health centre named after the late socialist leader’s wife at his native village Sitab Diara in Ballia district.
Unveiling JP’s statue in Gorakhpur, the chief minister said: “At a time when India’s democracy was under threat due to the Congress’ authoritarian tendencies, it was Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan who revived it and gave it a new lease of life. A true disciple of Mahatma Gandhi, JP dedicated his entire life to upholding India’s cultural identity and the core values on which the nation’s foundation rests. He lived not for himself but for the country and its people.”
Highlighting the long-pending demand to upgrade the health centre in Sitab Diara, Adityanath said, “Unfortunately, the governments that came to power in his name failed to honour this request. It is our privilege that we have fulfilled his vision by transforming the health centre into a 100-bed facility.”
He added, “Sitab Diara, which is located at the confluence of the Ganga and Saryu rivers on the Uttar Pradesh-Bihar border, is the birthplace of Jayaprakash Narayan. Deeply rooted in his village, JP remained closely connected to it throughout his life. In 1977, he had proposed establishing a health centre there and wished for it to be named after his wife Prabhavati Devi ji.”
Meanwhile, the CM asserted that no one will be allowed to grab land illegally in the state and instructed officials to free encroached land and take strict action against those involved in such practices.
Hearing grievances during a Janata Darshan at the Gorakhnath temple premises, he assured people that no injustice will be tolerated under his watch. “The government stands firmly with the poor and the victims,” he said, instructing officials to swiftly free encroached land and take strict action against those involved.
Addressing complaints of family land disputes, he emphasised the importance of peaceful resolution through dialogue and fair distribution of property.
The chief minister assured them of full government support and handed over applications to officials with instructions to expedite treatment estimates and ensure timely approval through the administration. “All complaints whether related to revenue, policing, or medical needs must be addressed with transparency, urgency, and compassion,” he added.
— PTI inputs
