BJP knows how to discharge its responsibilities as a winner: CM Yogi

Lucknow : Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that under the leadership and guidance of PM Modi, after two-thirds majority, for the first time in Uttar Pradesh, someone formed the government again after completing a five-year term, adding that BJP knows how to function as a winner.

Inaugurating the State Working Committee meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party held at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that in the following two by-elections for Azamgarh and Rampur Lok Sabha constituencies also, BJP won both the seats due to the hard work of party workers.

The CM said: “As we gather here today for the State Working Committee meeting, BJP’s historic victory in Gujarat for the seventh time inspires us to work with renewed enthusiasm. As a winner, it is again in front of us how we should act while discharging our responsibilities. In May 2022, when we met on the occasion of the State Working Committee meeting, we had the enthusiasm of victory in UP to discharge our responsibilities.”

India’s independence was celebrated by hoisting tricolor in every house for the first time.

The CM said that people took part in the programmes organised as part of celebrations of Amrit Mahotsav of Independence wholeheartedly. “Perhaps none of us had seen the celebration of 1947, but what does independence mean? Under the leadership of PM Modi, India of 140 crore people united and celebrated independence by hoisting tricolor in every house. The association of every Indian with the celebration of independence made the festival many times more thrilling. The celebrations reflected the impact of the standards set by PM Modi in 8 years of his governance. India has become the fifth largest economy of the world replacing Britain which ruled it for 200 years and soon it is going to become the fourth largest economy. When the pandemic brought big powers of the world to their knees, India grew as the fastest economy while preserving democratic values. The world is looking at India with curiosity. Wherever there is a crisis in the world, people look at PM Modi with hope.”

“Modi hai to mumkin hai” has become a global slogan.

The CM said that “Modi hai to mumkin hai” is no longer confined to India and has become a global slogan. The presidency of G-20 is in front of everyone as an example, he said, adding that PM Modi connected all the citizens with the upcoming G-20 event. In all 11 meetings related to G-20 are to be held in UP’s Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra and Gautam Buddha Nagar (Noida). Under the leadership of PM Modi, G-20 is going to pave the way for global prosperity and  public welfare, the CM said, pointing out that the summit is an opportunity for showcasing the potential of India to the world.

It is our good fortune that PM and Defence Minister represent UP in parliament

The CM said that “It is our good fortune that PM Modi and Defence Minister represent UP in the Parliament. The potential and limitless possibilities of UP are our achievement. In the Amrit Mahotsav of Independence, the PM had given a pledge to the countrymen to prepare comprehensive plan of action for the period of Amrit Kaal for a grand celebration of the Centenary Festival of Independence in the country. PM had reminded people of Panch Pran, talking about abolishing slavery altogether, respecting heritage and ending worn out customs. Monuments of freedom fighters were built and biographies were written. Programmes were held in schools in rural areas and the tricolor was hoisted at every house. Yoga Day on 21st June on the global stage, recognition of Prayagraj Kumbh and Kashi Vishwanath Dham attract the whole world. The construction of Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya after 500 years is a respect for the heritage. We are growing by adopting the traditions.”

Country first, party’s interest comes next for BJP.

The CM said that BJP is the only party for which the interest of the country is first and that of the party comes next while personal interest comes last. The CM said that for BJP, building a developed India and taking everyone along is not merely a slogan, but a reality. In 8 years, the country and in a quarter of six years, the state has started the journey, according to the sentiments of its founders and leadership, without deviating from its values and ideals, and working on the ‘five vows’ and the picture is in front everyone today.

Those who ruled for 55 years did not see the plight of children of UP.

The CM said that he got the opportunity to serve as a Member of Parliament from Gorakhpur since 1998. In 1999, death due to meningitis came to light in and around Gorakhpur and it was found that the  disease had spread in 38 districts. Around 50,000 children have died of meningitis in the last 40 years. Japan developed the vaccine for meningitis in 1905, but it took 100 years for the vaccine to arrive in India. “Those who ruled for 55 years did not see the plight of those children of UP, because the poor, farmers, laborers, youths and the innocent were not on their agenda. They only had caste and religion on their agenda. 90 percent of the deaths due to encephalitis were from minority and scheduled societies. In 2004, in Atal ji’s government, we tried to get the vaccine. When the first batch arrived in 2005, vaccination started. After the formation of the BJP government, under the guidance of PM Modi, the state is moving towards one district, one medical college, and has successfully controlled 95 percent of deaths due to encephalitis.

During the coronavirus pandemic, under the leadership of PM Modi, India developed two vaccines in 9 months and gave free doses of 220 crore vaccines. Many countries were also given free vaccine. Most of the deaths due to Spanish flu occurred in India. People also died of hunger. During Corona, 80 crore people in the country and 15 crore people in UP were getting double dose of free ration.

Schemes made for everyone, not for particular caste or religion.

The CM said that in 8 years, under the leadership of PM Modi, not a single plan was made keeping in mind the individual, caste, region, language, but adopting the mantra of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay, looking at each and every section of the society. Jan Dhan account was opened for every poor person across the society. The benefits of the schemes of the Central and State Governments related to farmers were given to each section without any discrimination. No one could imagine that there would be a time in UP when  45.5 lakh poor people will get houses, 2.61 crore poor people will get toilets, 1.74 crore poor people will get free cooking gas connection and 1.55 crore poor people will get electricity connection. Five lakh youths got jobs. The youth of every district got an opportunity to use their talent.

Investors want to come to UP because of security and good governance.

The CM said that due to the model of security and good governance, the world’s biggest investors want to come to UP. As a result of investment in the last 5 years, 1.61 crore youth were linked with jobs and employment. Traditional industries were encouraged by branding them as ODOP. As a result, employment and jobs were created and exports increased. CM Yogi said. “Earlier people used to call UP a BIMARU state, today it exports products worth Rs 1.60 crore from traditional industries. UP has become an export state. UP is an agricultural state. We have the most fertile land. It is the soul and heart of the country. It’s the l;and of Lord Ram and Lord Krishna. Baba Vishwanath Dham is here. Naimisharanya, the land of recording Vedic knowledge in UP, and confluence of Mother Ganga-Yamuna-Saraswati, Bhagwat are in UP. Tradition related to Shaktipeeths is also in UP. Those who did not understand this power, used to ban the Kanwar Yatra.”

Everyone dedicated themselves for the construction of Lord Ram temple

The CM said that an Indian must feel proud of his heritage. “Most of you must have been young during the Ram Mandir movement, but you dedicated yourselves to this movement. There was no desire of becoming MP, MLA, Minister, or Chief Minister, but to be a winner in the pursuit of Ram temple. And today, we stand victorious. We didn’t take the escape route. It was no physical strength, but a spiritual one derived from the resolve to fight for the motherland and Lord Ram.