Free poor's land from encroachment, take strict legal action against land mafias, says U.P. CM
Speaking at a public hearing in Gorakhpur, Mr. Adityanath emphasised that if land belonging to the poor had been encroached upon, it must be immediately vacated, and those responsible should face legal consequences.
'Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Monday, met around 200 people from different districts during the Janata Darshan at the Gorakhnath temple complex, patiently hearing their concerns. During the interaction, CM Yogi instructed officers to take strict action against land grabbers,' an official government statement said. 'No strongman will be allowed to illegally occupy land or exploit the weak. Such elements must not be spared,' he added.
During the hearing, a woman complained to Mr. Adityanath that her land was being illegally occupied by 'a strongman'. He immediately ordered the administration and the police to take prompt action, and free her land from encroachment, adding that no influential person would be allowed to oppress the poor.
Mr. Adityanath further directed that matters related to revenue and police be resolved with complete transparency, fairness, and sensitivity, so that every victim receives justice.
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