Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a marathon election campaign on Saturday, addressing three expansive public gatherings in Saharanpur, Bijnor and Nagina. He launched a scathing attack on opposition parties in the election rallies.
Furthermore, he extended warm wishes to the people on the occasion of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Foundation Day.
The BJP’s leading campaigner, Chief Minister Yogi, commanded attention as he addressed a massive gathering in Saharanpur in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and canvassed for BJP candidate Raghav Lakhanpal from the Saharanpur Lok Sabha constituency. Additionally, he rallied support for the party candidate from Kairana Lok Sabha seat, Pradeep Chaudhary, urging citizens to exercise their voting rights diligently.
In Bijnor, the chief minister reiterated his call for votes, endorsing party candidates Chandan Chauhan and Om Kumar through two separate campaigning events, highlighting the unprecedented developmental strides achieved over the past decade.
In a stirring address at a public gathering in Saharanpur, Chief Minister Yogi highlighted the significance of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, asserting it as the foremost battleground in the country. Expressing optimism about the election outcomes mirroring this sentiment, he underscored the transformative journey India has embarked upon.
“This evolving India, gaining recognition globally as a frontrunner for its unparalleled infrastructure, is setting a paradigm of development and welfare programmes for the world to emulate. Within this New India, youth are assured of livelihood opportunities and the sanctity of their faith, a departure from previous hesitations witnessed in similar discussions under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi,” he remarked.
During a public address in Bijnor, the chief minister emphasised the government’s unwavering commitment to eliminate terrorism in line with no tolerance policy, citing recent reports of 20 terrorists killed in Pakistan over the past two years, as highlighted in a reputed British publication.
“Though the specifics of the source remain undisclosed, it underscores India’s stringent zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism,” he stated.
He recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s assertion following the Pulwama attack that the sacrifices of India’s sons will not go in vain, stressing India’s capability to infiltrate enemy strongholds and neutralise threats, exemplified by recent successful airstrikes.
Moreover, India’s robust economic growth positions it as a global leader, evidenced by the growing interest and emulation from nations worldwide, he pointed out.
Addressing a public gathering in Nagina, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, “Lord Shri Ram finally finds his abode in the grand temple of Ayodhya, ending the wait for 500 years. Besides the completion of this monumental temple, the rejuvenation of the Panchtirthas linked with Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar, along with the restoration of Saint Shiromani Guru Ravidas Ji's birthplace in Kashi has also taken place.”
Furthermore, he added, “The symbolic significance of Ram’s name is that it now serves as a beacon of security for daughters and businessmen. India’s transformative journey over the past decade serves as a global testament to the nation’s capacity for change, emphasising the BJP’s commitment to action rather than mere rhetoric.”
Chief Minister Yogi emphasised the physical installation of Lord Shri Ram in Ayodhya as a tangible manifestation of this dedication, ensuring the security and well-being of all citizens.
Pointing out that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given us the “vision of a developed India in the Amrit Kaal”, Chief Minister Yogi said a new debate had started in the country.
“Every vote of the public can prove to be helpful in changing the destiny and picture of the country. The foundation of this is the continuous change that has occurred in the country since 2014,” he said.
“We should vote not based on caste, religion, appeasement or any other agenda, but for the vision of a developed India and a bright future for the next generation,” he said and appealed to all voters to exercise their franchise by casting their votes at the polling booth.
