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Time of India
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Oppn dividing society along caste lines for survival: CM
1 2 Lucknow: In the latest of several successive attacks on the opposition over caste politics, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday accused them of resorting to caste divisions for political survival. He said those who "once bowed before the mafia are now trying to divide society along caste lines" and reiterated "batoge toh katoge, ek rahoge toh nek rahoge". Speaking at an event in Lucknow on the eve of the birth anniversary of Bhamashah, a 16th-century philanthropist who aided Maharana Pratap in his fight against the Mughals, also celebrated by the UP govt as Vyapari Kalyan Diwas, the CM urged people to rise above caste considerations. Giving the example of Mysore's King Chamarajendra Wadiyar and Khetri's King Ajit Singh, who supported Swami Vivekananda's journey to Parliament of Religions in Chicago, and how in another case Baroda's King Sayajirao Gaekwad awarded a scholarship to Dr BR Ambedkar for higher education abroad, the CM said: "Where was caste in these acts of support? These were examples of selfless, noble contributions that gifted the world great minds like Vivekananda and Ambedkar. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here to Read More - Small Business Help Desk Software Expertinspector Click Here Undo " Calling traders the key pillars of nation-building, he said under his leadership, their interests will always be protected. To highlight the law and order situation in the state before 2017 and now, the CM mentioned the 2016 murder of a trader in Lucknow and the murder of a jeweller in Sultanpur, accusing the previous govts of providing shelter to criminals. He said under his tenure, it was made clear to anyone who endangered the safety of others that they would face strict consequences. He added that when his govt took action against miscreants, those who once thrived on caste-based politics began shedding tears for them. Among the schemes brought in by his govt to support MSMEs, Yogi spoke about the One District One Product scheme which, he said, has boosted traditional industries and generated employment for crores. In contrast, he said, previous govts were known for One District One Mafia, which led to a complete breakdown in law and order. The CM instructed the GST department to organise annual felicitation ceremonies for the top 10 GST-paying traders in the state capital and the top 10 traders in each district. He also announced that any GST-paying trader who suffers an accident will be given Rs 10 lakh in assistance from the govt. On the occasion, Yogi presented the Bhamashah Samman to the state's top revenue-contributing traders and honoured several others for their contributions to society. Relating stories about Bhamashah's life, the CM said that he was born on June 29, 1547, in Rajasthan. "His sharp business acumen and loyalty to the Mewar kingdom earned him the position of minister. During the crisis following the Battle of Haldighati, when Maharana Pratap faced severe resource shortages, Bhamashah donated his entire wealth to him. With this support, Maharana Pratap was able to reclaim key forts like Mewar and Chittorgarh from the Mughals. Bhamashah's sacrifice symbolised the true spirit of 'Nation First'," the CM said.
Indian Express
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Those who once bowed before mafias now trying to divide society along caste lines: Adityanath slams Opposition
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday again targeted the opposition for doing 'caste-based' politics. Adityanath also reiterated the slogan, 'Batoge toh katoge, ek rahoge toh nek rahoge (Divided we fall).' He was addressing an event here on the eve of 'Bhamashah Jayanti' and 'Vyapari Kalyan Diwas'. The CM accused certain political elements of resorting to 'caste divisions' for survival, saying, 'Those who once bowed before mafias and mortgaged power are now trying to divide society along caste lines.' He added, 'Earlier, they extorted money in the name of jobs. Now, they are trying to divide society in the name of caste. That is why I say—'Batoge toh katoge, ek rahoge toh nek rahoge.'' He called upon society to rise above caste divisions and embrace the ideals of Bhamashah, the legendary figure known for his patriotism, sacrifice and support to Maharana Pratap. Adityanath mentioned how Baroda's King Sayajirao Gaekwad awarded a scholarship to Dr BR Ambedkar for higher education abroad. 'Where was caste in these acts of support?' He highlighted that in 2016, a trader was murdered in Lucknow and a jeweller was shot in Sultanpur — incidents that occurred under the then government, which 'provided shelter to criminals.' He said that under his administration, the security of both traders and women has been treated as paramount. 'We made it clear that anyone who endangers their safety will face strict consequences…,' he remarked. He added that when action was taken against miscreants, those who once thrived on caste-based politics began shedding crocodile tears. The Chief Minister instructed the GST department to organise annual felicitation ceremonies for the top 10 GST-paying traders in the state capital and the top 10 in each district. He also announced that any GST-paying trader who suffers an accident will be given Rs 10 lakh in assistance from the government on this day. He urged traders to join the government's efforts for environmental protection. 'River rejuvenation and plantation drives are ongoing in every district. Traders and business organisations should actively participate,' he urged.
Hindustan Times
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Some politicians resorting to caste divisions: Yogi Adityanath
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday accused a section of politicians of resorting to caste divisions for survival. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath pays homage to Bharat Mata during an event organised on the eve of the birth anniversary of the great son of Mother India, the philanthropist Bhamashah, in Lucknow on Saturday. (ANI) 'Those who once bowed before mafias and mortgaged power are now trying to divide society along caste lines,' he said, addressing a gathering at Lok Bhavan on the eve of Bhamashah Jayanti and Vyapari Kalyan Diwas. ' Earlier, they extorted money in the name of jobs. Now, they are trying to divide society in the name of caste. That is why I say: 'Batoge toh katoge, ek rahoge toh nek rahoge',' the chief minister asserted. Adityanath called upon society to rise above caste divisions and embrace the ideals of Bhamashah, the legendary figure known for his unwavering patriotism, sacrifice and support to Maharana Pratap. He described Bhamashah as a timeless symbol of unity, service, and dedication to the nation. He also cited the historical contributions of Mysore's King Chamarajendra Wadiyar and Khetri's King Ajit Singh, who supported Swami Vivekananda's journey to the Parliament of Religions in Chicago. Similarly, he mentioned how Baroda's King Sayajirao Gaekwad awarded a scholarship to Dr B.R. Ambedkar for higher education abroad. 'Where was caste in these acts of support?' he asked, adding, 'These were examples of selfless, noble contributions that gifted the world great minds like Vivekananda and Ambedkar.' 'Bhamashah's sacrifice symbolised the true spirit of 'Nation First'. He believed that wealth earned from the country should be returned in service of the country,' the chief minister said. 'Every time we remember Maharana Pratap, we will also remember Bhamashah,' he added. Adityanath stated that in 2016, the murder of a trader took place in Lucknow and a jeweller was shot in Sultanpur—incidents that occurred under a regime which provided shelter to criminals. He stated that under his administration, the security of both traders and women has been treated as paramount. 'We made it clear that anyone who endangers their safety will face strict consequences—Yamraj will cut their ticket,' he remarked. The chief minister added that when action was taken against miscreants, those who once thrived on caste-based politics began shedding crocodile tears. He also talked about the 'One District One Product' (ODOP) scheme, which he said has boosted traditional industries and generated employment for millions. He instructed the GST department to organise annual felicitation ceremonies for the top 10 GST-paying traders in the state capital and the top 10 in each district. The chief minister announced that any GST-paying trader who suffers an accident will be given ₹ 10 lakh in assistance from the government. Adityanath called on traders to join the government's efforts for environmental protection. 'River rejuvenation and plantation drives are ongoing in every district. Traders and business organisations should actively participate,' he urged. CM felicitates top taxpayers The chief minister visited an exhibition showcasing the life of Bhamashah. He also presented the Bhamashah Samman to the state's top revenue-contributing traders and honoured several others for their exemplary contributions to society.
Indian Express
12-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Top 10 states in India by GST revenue in FY 2024: Who contributed the most in April 2025?
Top 10 highest GST-paying states in India: Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced on July 1, 2017, as a major change in India's approach to fiscal reform to streamline and simplify India's tax system. According to ClearTax, last year's (2024) total GST revenue collection reached Rs 21.36 lakh crore, the highest since 2017, and an 8.86% increase over the previous year's collection. The gross GST revenue collections in April 2025 totalled Rs 2,36,716 lakh crore, representing an annual growth rate of 12.6%, according to the Ministry of Finance's most recent data. Maharashtra leads the rankings of total GST collection for FY 2024 and even in April 2025, however, the financial capital's growth slowed to 11 per cent this April from 13 per cent in April 2024. Gujarat outpaced major GST-contributing states, seeing a 13 per cent year-on-year increase, and total GST revenue rising to an all-time high of Rs 14,970 crore for April 2025; meanwhile, for the financial year 2024-25, it recorded a total GST revenue collection of Rs 1,74,938 crore as per the GST Council data, accessed via Forbes. In a notable mention, as of April 2025, Lakshadweep recorded an exceptional 287 per cent rise; meanwhile, northeastern Indian states like Arunachal Pradesh reported a 66 per cent growth in GST collection, followed by Meghalaya at 50 per cent and Nagaland at 42 per cent. Note: The data for total GST Revenue Collection for FY 2024 has been sourced from the GST Council (accessed via Forbes), and for April 2025 data (which does not include GST on import of goods) has been sourced from Cherry Gupta is an Assistant Manager - Content at The Indian Express. She is responsible for crafting compelling narratives, uncovering the latest news and developments, and driving engaging content based on data and trends to boost website traffic and audience engagement. One can connect with her on LinkedIn or by mail at ... Read More
