CM Yogi was addressing a gathering in Manbela after inaugurating two Kalyan Mandapams—one in Manbela and another in the Raptinagar Extension Scheme—in Gorakhpur on Saturday.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that until eight years ago, no one could have imagined a riot-free and mafia-free Uttar Pradesh.
“Today, a riot-free and mafia-free Uttar Pradesh is a reality. Mafia tendencies have been uprooted from their roots and can no longer dominate in the state. Goons can no longer pose a threat to sisters, daughters, or businessmen here. The common people are no longer troubled, and the youth no longer have to wander in search of employment,” he said.
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CM Yogi was addressing a gathering in Manbela after inaugurating two Kalyan Mandapams—one in Manbela and another in the Raptinagar Extension Scheme—in Gorakhpur on Saturday.
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Both halls have been constructed by the Gorakhpur Development Authority (GDA) at a cost of ₹2.65 crore and ₹85 lakh, respectively. The Chief Minister also contributed funds from his MLA fund for the Mandapam built in Manbela.
During the inauguration ceremony, CM Yogi said that positive change has come to Uttar Pradesh because, since 2017, people have elected a good government. “Good governments think for the good of society,” he remarked, while posing and answering several questions before the public.
He said that earlier, no one could even think about investment in Uttar Pradesh, four-lane connectivity, restarting closed fertilizer factories, or setting up new industries.
“But today, Uttar Pradesh is attracting the highest investment in the country. Big industries are being set up, four-lane roads are being constructed across the state, and the closed fertilizer factory in Gorakhpur has been restarted,” he noted.
The area of Manbela, where the Chief Minister inaugurated the Kalyan Mandapam, was once severely affected by encephalitis until 2017. CM Yogi, who had fought a long battle as an MP for the treatment and eradication of encephalitis, recalled this in his speech.
He said, “Eight years ago, during this season, many children used to die due to encephalitis. In these years, the government has not only treated encephalitis and its causes but also cured the sick mentality that left the state in poor condition,” he said, referring to the previous government.
Remembering the encephalitis crisis in Manbela, the Chief Minister became emotional. He said that eight years ago, finding a solution to encephalitis seemed nearly impossible, but today it has been resolved ahead of the target set by the ‘double-engine government.’
“At that time, every mother’s face carried the fear of losing a child to encephalitis. Today, the future of children is safe due to effective control measures,” he added.
Recalling the past, he said that the medical college had no proper arrangements for treating encephalitis. “Four children had to share one bed. Today, the encephalitis ward at the medical college is air-conditioned,” he said. Criticizing the previous government, he added, “The then government had abandoned the poor to their fate.”
Discussing the improved healthcare system, CM Yogi said, “Now no one faces problems in treatment. Government hospitals are well-equipped, and the Ayushman Health Scheme provides free treatment of up to ₹5 lakh for the poor and the elderly. If someone does not have an Ayushman card, full support is provided through the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.”
He informed that the state government has provided ₹1,100 crore from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund in one year for the treatment of serious diseases.
Highlighting the revival of healthcare services, especially in eastern Uttar Pradesh, he said that until 2017, BRD Medical College, the only major treatment center in the region, was itself in a poor state. “Now, it is functioning effectively and serving patients well. Moreover, AIIMS has also been established in Gorakhpur,” he said.
Reminding people of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of developing India by 2047, CM Yogi appealed to citizens to take a pledge for a developed Uttar Pradesh and a developed Gorakhpur by 2047.
“With the changes achieved in the past eight years, fulfilling this vision will not be difficult. Gorakhpur, which once faced an identity crisis, has regained its pride. Ten years ago, people here were forced to hide their identity. Today, this is the new Gorakhpur of the new Uttar Pradesh in a new India,” he asserted.
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