UP CM warns against negligence in addressing people's issues
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Gorakhpur
: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath heard the grievances of nearly 250 people during Janata Darshan programme on the premises of Gorakhnath Temple on Tuesday morning.
The CM, who stayed overnight at the temple, met the attendees seated in front of Mahant Digvijaynath Smriti Bhavan and assured them of timely justice and redressal.
Issuing firm directives to officials, CM Yogi emphasized that public grievances must be resolved with urgency, sensitivity, and absolute transparency.
"There should be no negligence in addressing people's concerns," he asserted, adding that the administration's top priority is ensuring justice for every citizen.
Several individuals sought financial aid for medical treatment and the CM assured them of complete government support.
The CM instructed officials to expedite the required estimates for assistance. He also warned against illegal land encroachments and directed strict legal action against those victimizing the vulnerable.
Earlier on Monday, a differently abled priest from Kannauj, Gopal Das, met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during Janata Darshan progarmme in Gorakhpur. He informed the CM about alleged obstructions in the construction of a Hanuman temple in his village.
The CM promised a fair and thorough investigation into the matter.
Gopal Das said that a group of residents in his native village, Tada Raipur under Saurikh police station in Kannauj district, were creating hurdles in the temple construction. He said he had taken up the issue in hope of justice. The priest was warmly received by CM Yogi. After listening to his grievances, Yogi assured, "A proper investigation will be carried out and action will be taken accordingly. No one will be allowed to act arbitrarily.
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The CM interacted with children accompanying the applicants and gave chocolates and blessings to them.
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