"Congress 'conniving' with Naxals...we destroy Naxalism": CM Yogi

Korba (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 21 : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister accused the Congress Party of "conniving" with Naxals, adding that today, India does not bow down to Naxalism but instead 'destroys' it.
He held a public meeting in Korba, Chhattisgarh, in support of BJP candidate Saroj Pandey in the Lok Sabha elections. He described BJP candidate Saroj Pandey as a bright and well-educated leader and appealed for huge votes in her favour.
In a blistering attack on the Congress party, CM Yogi alleged that "Congress's nexus with Naxals is not hidden from anyone...instead of giving tablets to the youth, Congress handed them pistols."
The UP CM said that Congress "has done many scams" when it was in power and did not even spare cow dung. He added that the party was incapable of providing security and good governance.
"I have come here carrying the message of Lord Shri Ram's land. This is Mata Kaushalya's maternal home and Shri Ram's playground," CM Yogi said, adding that after 500 years, when Lord Ram was seated in his 'magnificent temple', there was utmost enthusiasm in Chhattisgarh.
"When Lord Ram had to go into exile, he first sought refuge here," he added.
He further said that from the land of Chhattisgarh, Lord Ram raised his voice to protect the sages, saints, and virtuous people of society, and to liberate them from demons, which was a commitment to lead India towards 'Ram Rajya.' The establishment of Ram Rajya is going to happen under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he remarked.
CM Yogi emphasised that in the past 10 years, the country has seen a changing India that provides security and protection to its citizens.
"Significant development projects like highways, motorways, AIIMS, and IITs have become the hallmark of BJP governments. Moreover, there's no compromise on schemes for the welfare of the poor," he further stated.
CM Yogi said that the problems of terrorism and naxalism have been resolved under the BJP.
"Even if a firecracker explodes, Pakistan is ready with its explanation, as it no longer wants to mess with India. It knows that if any terrorist incident happens in India, it will have to bear the consequences," he asserted.
Highlighting the development works undertaken in the country, CM Yogi said, "In the Modi government, 80 crore people are being given free rations, while in Pakistan, 23 crore people are yearning for meals."
He also mentioned various welfare schemes, including the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, free electricity connections, and the and the Ujjwala Yojana. He added that in the next five years, three crore new houses will be made available to the poor.
CM Yogi further emphasised that the Congress Party has a history of accepting commissions, whereas PM Modi has endeavoured to eliminate such practices by facilitating the opening of bank accounts for the underprivileged.
He remarked that under Congress rule, poverty-induced deaths, farmer suicides, youth migration, and concerns over the safety of daughters and businessmen were "rampant."
Noting the first phase of elections across 102 Lok Sabha seats, he said the resounding chorus echoing across the nation is "Fir ek baar, Modi Sarkar" and "Abki baar, 400 paar."
CM Yogi said that Congress has not spared even God; it committed a'scam' in the name of the Mahadev app.
"When we used to say that 'we will build the Ram Temple', people in Congress questioned the existence of Lord Ram even in the Supreme Court. Now they say Lord Ram belongs to everyone. This is Congress's dual character," the UP CM added.
Chhattisgarh Minister Lakhan Lal Dewangan, former Minister Nanki Ram Kanwar, BJP State Minister Vikas Mahato, along with Gopal Sahu, Rajiv Singh, Manoj Sharma, Santoshi Diwan, Dhaneshwari Kanwar, Jogeshwar, Ashok Chawlani, Jyoti Nand Dubey and other leaders were present at the event.