Opposition has no vision for UP's devpt: Minister
Samajwadi Party
(SP), of running away from meaningful discussions in the Assembly as it has "no real issues or vision" for the state's development.
Singh said the govt had invited the opposition parties to discuss urgent matters such as the ongoing floods, but they refused. "Before the floods, the govt had already arranged relief material, shelters, and fodder for animals. These good efforts are what they don't want to hear," he remarked.
He alleged that the opposition boycotted proceedings over minor issues. Referring to the Fatehpur incident, Singh said FIRs had been lodged against 11 accused, and action would be taken against all those found guilty.
He pointed out that an SP leader allegedly involved had been expelled by the party itself.
Criticising SP's approach, Singh said, "They contest elections and run govt on the basis of hooliganism, not democracy."
Speaking about the upcoming special 24-hour Assembly session — the first of its kind — Singh said it would give all MLAs and ministers an opportunity to share their vision for "Viksit Bharat, Viksit Uttar Pradesh 2047."
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The ideas discussed will be placed in the public domain for feedback, aiming to shape the state's roadmap when India celebrates 100 years of independence.
Singh accused the SP of opposing the session simply for the sake of it. "For the first time, instead of avoiding debate, the government is inviting everyone to participate. This is why Uttar Pradesh has progressed significantly since 2017 compared to before," he said.
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