UP: CM Yogi holds public meeting in Bijnor in support of BJP candidate

Bijnor (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 13 : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a public meeting in Moradabad on Saturday in support of party candidate Kumar Sarvesh Singh from the Lok Sabha elections.
He emphasized that the criminalization of politics and the protection of mafia-like elements are major obstacles to development.
The Chief Minister recounted the tragic 1980 Moradabad riot, where numerous lives were lost. He noted that details of this incident were kept suppressed till 2017 after which the investigation exposed the individuals behind the violence.
"Innocent traders, Hindus, and Sikhs were killed as a result of the violence, and no one was held accountable." There was an anti-Sikh riot in Saharanpur in 2016, but the rioters are now hiding and begging for their lives. BJP has given a model of development and good governance. Today there is no curfew, no riot in UP, everything is fine here. Curfew has been replaced by Kanwar Yatra," CM Yogi said.
Urging voters of Moradabad to give PM Modi a third term, the Chief Minister pointed out that neither development nor welfare for the poor were priorities for Congress, SP, and BSP.
"They (Opposition) seemed to think it was their right to manipulate public faith. By aligning with criminals and mafia elements, they compromised the safety of the public, particularly women and businessmen. The BJP government stands by its promises and actions. Now, the mafia and criminals either languish in jail or roting in jahannum (hell)," he said.
He further asserted that no one dares to threaten women or businessmen anymore, understanding the repercussions.
"Only the BJP can ensure such security. Those who used to bow down to the mafia cannot offer this level of protection. The once-celebrated mafia bosses are now looked down upon. Their circumstances have changed so drastically that, it's said, they'd rather sell vegetables than encroach on others' land," the Chief Minister said.
CM Yogi emphasized that every individual in Moradabad, whether a farmer, youth, woman, or businessman, is secure because a government prioritizing their welfare is in power in Delhi and Lucknow.
"Good decisions yield positive outcomes, while bad ones have repercussions. Some politicians used to refrain from saying 'Bharat Maa ki Jai' and avoided actions that might appease the Hindu community. However, it's imperative to prevent anyone from tampering with India's faith," he added.
Highlighting the improvements since 2014, CM Yogi mentioned that previously, many impoverished people in the country faced starvation.
"Now, 80 crore underprivileged individuals receive ration support. Earlier, a single illness could devastate a family financially. In UP, we have made arrangements that if someone who does not have an Ayushman card, an MP, MLA, or even a common man writes a letter, money is sent directly to his account. Our goal is to ensure no one is denied healthcare due to financial constraints," he said.
"In the country, 10 crore people have received free cooking gas cylinders. In Uttar Pradesh, to ensure that festivals like Holi and Diwali are celebrated joyfully, we've decided to provide an additional free cylinder to households," CM Yogi added.
The Chief Minister noted the establishment of a medical college in Moradabad, expressing pleasure at the city's growing involvement in developmental initiatives.
"A world-class university is set to be established here, providing employment opportunities for the youth. Additionally, a medical college named after Maharaja Vidur is under construction in Bijnor. When you step into the tiger's territory, you must emulate the tiger's spirit. Furthermore, plans are underway to develop a top-notch eco-tourism center in Amangarh," he added.
CM Yogi further recalled that on this day, Guru Gobind Singh had established the Khalsa Panth in 1699.
"Four Sahibzades of Guru Gobind Singh were killed, but even then, he continued to fight for the protection of the country and religion and continued to answer the heretics and invaders. The work of revitalization of the Kartarpur Corridor associated with the memories of Guru Nanak was done under the leadership of PM Modi. BJP will provide prosperity along with security."
During the public meeting, BJP candidate from Moradabad Kunwar Sarvesh Singh, MLA Kunwar Sushant Singh, Moradabad Mayor Vinod Aggarwal, MLC Jaipal Singh Busy, Hari Singh Dhillon, and Bijnor BJP District President Bhupendra Chauhan, and several other party leaders were present.