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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Samajwadi Party, democracy two banks of a river: Yogi Adityanath
The Samajwadi Party and democracy are two banks of a river, chief minister Yogi Adityanath said in the state assembly on the opening day of the Monsoon session on Monday. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath speaks in the state assembly on the opening day of the Monsoon session on Monday. (Deepak Gupta/HT Photo) Replying to the issue of alleged misbehaviour with the leader of opposition Mata Prasad Prasad in Gorakhpur, the chief minister criticised the Samajwadi Party for doing politics of obstruction. He accused the SP of hiding behind the 'facade' of democracy while subjecting traders to atrocities and a 'goonda tax' during its rule. Asserting that no development took place during the Samajwadi Party rule, he said, 'During the SP regime, encephalitis claimed the lives of 700-1500 children every year, including hundreds in Mata Prasad Pandey's constituency in Siddharthnagar, yet no action was taken. Health, education, and development have never been your priorities.' Recalling the Sambhal incident, the chief minister said his government is carrying out a purification drive in the area to undo the negativity spread by the party. 'The SP is still clinging to its old habits, opposing development at every step,' he remarked. Accusing SP of being anti-growth, he said the party's politics in Sambhal, Bahraich, and Gorakhpur was rooted in obstruction, not progress. 'The BJP and NDA governments are committed to development, but the SP simply cannot tolerate it,' he said. Criticising the Samajwadi Party for opposing the Gorakhpur Heritage Corridor, he called its stance 'anti-development.' He said Gorakhpur traders opposed Pandey's visit because of bitter memories of the SP-era fear and Goonda Tax. 'The traders have not forgotten the exploitation they suffered under SP rule. You went there uninvited, trying to obstruct development, and they respectfully opposed you,' he said, stressing that people cannot expect either security or development from the SP. 'The corridor will link iconic landmarks, including Ghantaghar, the city's oldest market, and the Gita Press. I inspected the site three days before the Leader of Opposition's visit, personally meeting every trader. Long plagued by congestion and illegal encroachments, the market is now seeing road expansion and decongestion works,' he said. The CM assured that all affected traders will receive fair compensation, with no one left to bear losses in the name of development.
New Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Stormy start to UP govt's monsoon session as Opposition protest over DISCOM privatization, other issues
Meanwhile, ahead of Monsoon Session, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath outlined the government's agenda for Uttar Pradesh's journey towards a 'Viksit' state. The CM informed the media persons during an interaction at state assembly that on August 13 and 14, the House would hold a continuous 24-hour discussion on this vision, a consensus for which was reached in the all-party meeting. CM Yogi said the session—held in the third year of the Amrit Kaal—would chart a decisive course for development, with the government set to present a 25-year action plan in the Assembly. The CM said the state government was advancing with the vision of 'Viksit UP' to contribute to the national resolve of a self-reliant and developed India. This vision, prepared in collaboration with NITI Aayog and experts, would ensure participation from all sections of society. Significantly, the state government intends to incorporate the opinion of the general public in the vision document for 'Viksit Uttar Pradesh.' 'By 2047, when India becomes a developed nation, Uttar Pradesh too will stand proudly as a 'Developed Uttar Pradesh',' claimed CM Yogi. Later, on the floor of house, Yogi said that traders opposed leader of opposition's recent visit to Gorakhpur because of bitter memories of SP-era fear and Goonda Tax. 'The traders have not forgotten the exploitation they suffered under SP rule. You went there uninvited, trying to obstruct development, and they respectfully opposed you,' he said, stressing that people cannot expect either security or development from SP. Recalling the infamous Sambhal incident under the SP regime, CM Yogi said the present dispensation was carrying out a 'purification drive' in the area to undo the negativity spread by the Samajwadis. 'SP is still clinging to its old habits, opposing development at every step,' he remarked. 'The BJP and NDA governments are committed to development—but SP simply cannot tolerate it,' he asserted.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
PM Modi in Bengal: Attacks TMC over jobs, women's safety; sounds 2026 Assembly poll bugle with ₹5,400 cr infra project
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited West Bengal's Durgapur on Friday where he unveiled Central government projects worth ₹5,400 crore across key sectors and delivered a sharp political message against the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC). In a public address following the inaugurations, PM Modi said that the state was being held back by TMC's misrule. 'West Bengal is suffering due to TMC misrule. People are seeing the BJP with hope,' he said in a post on X a day before the visit. The Prime Minister's visit was a blend of governance and campaigning, setting the tone for the 2026 Assembly elections in the state. ₹5,400 crore projects inaugurated across core sectors At the Durgapur event, PM Modi laid the foundation stones and inaugurated projects in oil and gas, power, railways, and road sectors. These initiatives, he said, are aimed at improving connectivity, clean energy access, and industrial development in the region. 'The projects launched today symbolise transformation. Bengal desires change. Bengal demands development,' he said. #WATCH | West Bengal | Addressing a public rally in Durgapur, PM Narendra Modi says, "...TMC is against investment and job creation in West Bengal. Riots like Murshidabad happen in West Bengal and the police take unilateral action. There is no ray of justice in West Bengal... The… Durgapur rally: BJP as an alternative, TMC as a barrier In his speech, PM Modi called the TMC-led state government a 'barrier' between West Bengal and development. He stated that cities like Durgapur, Asansol, and Bardhaman once drove India's growth, but now face stagnation due to poor governance. 'The youth of Bengal are forced to migrate even for small jobs. This must change,' he said, urging people to give the BJP 'just one chance' to govern the state. TMC's 'Goonda Tax' and corruption targeted PM Modi strongly criticised what he called a 'Goonda Tax' culture in Bengal. 'Investment is blocked due to extortion and mafia control. Corruption among ministers is systematic,' he alleged. He further said, 'The state's policies are designed to encourage loot. There's a deep crisis and only a hardworking and honest government can fix it.' #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow in Durgapur, West Bengal today. Unemployment, industry shutdowns and the case for BJP Modi compared West Bengal's current state with its industrial past. 'There was a time when people came here from across India for jobs. Now, even basic employment is unavailable,' he said. He argued that under BJP leadership, West Bengal could return to being a top industrial state within a few years. Women's safety and education concerns raised PM Modi also criticised the state government over issues related to women's safety and education. Referring to incidents in Kolkata, he said, 'Even hospitals are unsafe for young women. This from a party that speaks of Maa, Mati, Manush.' On alleged teacher recruitment scams, he added, 'Thousands of teachers remain unemployed due to corruption. The court has called it systematic fraud.' VIDEO | West Bengal: PM Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) addresses the gathering after laying the foundation stone and inaugurating several development projects in says, 'Durgapur is not only a major steel city but also a big hub of the labour force. This city plays an… 'We will build Viksit Bengal,' says PM Modi Closing his address, Modi appealed to the public, saying, 'Give the BJP a chance. We will build a developed Bengal — a Viksit Bengal.' He highlighted how schemes like gas connections had reached households under the Centre's initiatives and said that with the right government in the state, Bengal's turnaround is achievable. 'This is the holy month of Sawan, and it is a blessing to celebrate West Bengal's journey towards development during this time,' he concluded.
