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Time of India
09-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
CM Yogi slams SP's ‘G for Gadha' education model, inaugurates ₹1,172 Cr projects in Moradabad
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, during his visit to Moradabad, launched and laid foundation stones for 87 development projects worth ₹1,172 crore, while launching a scathing attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP) over its education model and governance track record. Referring to SP's PDA Pathshala narrative, CM Yogi said, 'Under SP, cheating became a birthright and education was mocked — 'G for Gadha' replaced 'G for Ganpati.'' He accused the SP of weakening educational foundations and exploiting youth through recruitment scams. In contrast, he highlighted the state's strides under the double-engine government, with 1.54 lakh schools upgraded, and ultra-modern digital classrooms, labs, and basic amenities being provided. He also lashed out at the SP for fostering nepotism, communal disharmony, and mafia rule, likening it to the 'Kaurav Dal.' Yogi emphasised the zero-tolerance policy against corruption in recruitments and transfers, warning that bribe-takers would 'rot in jail.' On the development front, CM Yogi described Moradabad's transformation from a riot-prone city to a global handicraft hub, thanks to schemes like One District One Product (ODOP). He credited artisans for boosting exports worth ₹11,000–₹15,000 crore and contributing to PM Modi's vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. CM Yogi also celebrated BJP's Kundarki bypoll win as a public rejection of SP-Congress divisive politics and a mandate for inclusive development. He announced free bus travel for women on August 8–10, linking Raksha Bandhan with the Kakori Train Action Day, honouring freedom fighters. The event saw participation from BJP leaders, MLAs, and thousands of citizens. CM Yogi also performed Annaprashan rituals and visited stalls showcasing welfare schemes.
Hindustan Times
07-08-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
SP insulted Lord Ganesh, damaged education system: Yogi
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday criticised the Samajwadi Party's 'PDA Pathshala', calling it an attempt to dismantle the education system. The PDA Pathshala is a campaign launched by SP workers in protest against the Uttar Pradesh government's school pairing policy. PDA stands for Pichda or Backward, Dalit and Alpsankhyak or minorities, Chief minister Yogi Adityanath feeds a child during an event in Moradabad on Wednesday. (PTI PHOTO) Speaking at an event in Moradabad, Adityanath accused the previous SP government of having made cheating a birthright in the education system, jeopardising the future of the youth. He accused the SP of even insulting Lord Ganesh and damaging the state's education system. Recalling an incident from the time of Kalyan Singh's government, he said the SP had opposed teaching 'G for Ganesh' to children. He said that while the SP had destroyed educational institutions, his government, in line with the National Education Policy, is establishing state-of-the-art educational centres like Atal Residential Schools and Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Schools. Adityanath said that the SP, which now pretends to be concerned over backward and marginalised groups, had in the past shown blatant disregard for education. The chief minister termed the BJP's victory in the Kundarki by-election in November 2024 as the people of Moradabad's response to the divisive politics of the SP and Congress. He said that the public chose satisfaction over appeasement, causing the SP-Congress candidates to lose their security deposits. The chief minister, during the one-day visit to Moradabad, inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 87 development projects worth ₹1,172 crore. He called the inauguration of 60 projects worth ₹640 crore and the foundation stone laying for 27 projects worth ₹532 crore, a gift to Moradabad, symbolising a new Moradabad and a new Uttar Pradesh. He also inaugurated an Atal Residential School built at a cost of ₹79 crore. He highlighted the transparent and purposeful use of the Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) fund as directed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He accused previous governments of turning this fund into a source of corruption and embezzlement, but affirmed that it is now being used for the education of labourers' children. The chief minister described the SP's tenure as a period of anarchy and mafia rule, alleging that their agenda was 'one district, one mafia,' and riots were instigated in every district. He also accused the SP of supporting terrorists. He said those who once rose to power through the politics of appeasement now find themselves directionless. 'Such people could neither stand with society nor with future generations,' he said, adding that BJP's schemes are based on 'santushti' (satisfaction), not 'tushtikaran' (appeasement), and aim to reach every citizen without any discrimination. During the event, he extended greetings to the people for Rakshabandhan, Krishna Janmashtami and Independence Day. He said while the Samajwadi Party government had attempted to ban festivals like Krishna Janmashtami, the current 'double-engine' government would celebrate the festival with grandeur across Uttar Pradesh. He declared that the festival would be enthusiastically organised at every police station and training institute. Connecting Raksha Bandhan with the anniversary of the Kakori Train Action on August 9, Adityanath paid tribute to freedom fighters Ram Prasad Bismil, Ashfaqullah Khan, Thakur Roshan Singh, Rajendra Prasad Lahiri, and Chandrashekhar Azad. The CM noted that Moradabad, once known for anarchy and hooliganism, is now famous for its brass items under the 'One District, One Product' (ODOP) scheme. Yogi stated that Moradabad now exports products worth ₹11,000 to ₹15,000 crore. . The Moradabad event where projects were launched was attended by dignitaries including UP BJP president Bhupendra Chaudhary, Minister of state Sardar Baldev Singh Aulakh, mayor Vinod Agarwal, and other BJP leaders and officials. The chief minister also performed the Annaprashan Sanskar for infants. The chief minister's visit to the Atal Residential School was marked by warm interactions with the students. He stepped into classrooms, engaged especially with girl students about the facilities available and gave autographs to some. He also distributed chocolates to all the children and concluded his visit by taking selfies with the students. Yogi also visited and praised the Constitution Park, Hanuman Park and War Museum built by the Moradabad Municipal Corporation under the Smart City scheme. During his visit, the chief minister accepted a poem titled 'Mera Rajya, Pyara Rajya' written in Braille by a visually impaired student Kumari Usha and blessed her.
Time of India
06-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Janmashtami to be celebrated at every police station: Yogi
1 2 Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said Janmashtami would be celebrated at every police station and police training institute in the state on Aug 16. "The occasion would provide trainees with an opportunity to showcase their cultural and artistic talents, making the festival a symbol of cultural unity," Yogi made this announcement during his visit to Moradabad where he inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 87 development projects worth Rs 1,172 crore. Accusing the Samajwadi Party of having tried to restrict Janmashtami celebrations when it was in power, Yogi said his govt would ensure grand celebrations across the state. Referring to the result of the Kundarki bypoll held in Nov 2024, where BJP trumped the SP candidate in a Muslim majority area, the CM called it Moradabad's rejection of SP's and Congress' divisive politics. "The public chose satisfaction over appeasement, leading to the forfeiture of SP-Congress deposits," he said. Highlighting the global recognition which Moradabad's handicraft are getting, the CM said "It was the commitment of BJP's double-engine government to elevate the city and its products on the world stage. Once known for chaos and hooliganism, Moradabad is now renowned for its excellent handicrafts and brass items under the ODOP scheme, exporting products worth Rs 11,000 to Rs 15,000 crore." He added that Moradabad's artists, including one who received a Padma award, are working tirelessly to realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a self-reliant India. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Most Luxurious Hotels in the World Learn More Undo by Taboola by Taboola The CM urged people to gift Swadeshi or locally made products to friends and families during festivals to promote local talent and encourage local economies. The CM also linked Raksha Bandhan and the Kakori Train Action anniversary, which are falling on the same day this year. He paid tributes to revolutionaries like Ram Prasad Bismil, Ashfaqullah Khan, Thakur Roshan Singh, Rajendra Prasad Lahiri and Chandrashekhar Azad, who sacrificed their lives for the country's freedom.
Hindustan Times
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Akhilesh promises ₹3K per month to poor women if voted to power in UP
Jun 22, 2025 08:30 PM IST Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday announced if his party formed a government in Uttar Pradesh in 2027, it would give ₹ 3,000 per month to poor women under the Stree Samman Samriddhi Yojana. Samajwadi Party chief was addressing a press conference in Lucknow on June 22. (HT file) Addressing a press conference after a meeting with SP Mahila Sabha at party headquarters here, he claimed: 'Today women are not safe in the BJP government. Incidents of crime against sisters and daughters are happening continuously. The government's zero tolerance policy towards law and order and crime against women has become zero. Women are being exploited in the BJP government.' 'The BJP government has either changed the names of all the schemes started by the SP government for women or ruined them. As soon as the SP government is formed, the 1090 service created for women's safety will be strengthened further. Stree Samriddhi Samman Yojana for women will be implemented in the state and like the Samajwadi pension scheme, women will be given ₹ 3,000 per month,' Yadav said. The SP chief alleged that the Election Commission is working under the pressure of the BJP. 'In the Kundarki by-election, it was seen that some people in uniform and some in civvies stopped voters from casting their votes,' he further alleged. On the issue of foreign policy and the ongoing war situation in Iran and Israel, Yadav said, 'The government should clarify its stand on foreign policy. A friend is recognised in bad times. Not standing with the one who has always supported you in bad times is a betrayal.'
