CM Yogi lashes out at previous regimes in state for ‘looting the people of UP’

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday lambasted the recruitment processes under previous governments, including those in 2016, highlighting widespread irregularities. He noted that several cases had to be handed over to the CBI, which revealed instances such as one individual fraudulently registering at eight different places.

Speaking at a function here after handing over the appointment letters to 1,112 junior assistants and 22 X-ray technicians, he said, “These were the same family members who sold jobs for money and looted the people of Uttar Pradesh.” Investigations are ongoing, and if carried to their logical conclusion, “many characters from the Mahabharata would have been compelled to spend their lives in jail,” he added.

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Highlighting the consequences of previous governments’ misrule, Chief Minister Adityanath said their actions had pushed Uttar Pradesh toward decline. “They made UP a BIMARU state, triggering an identity crisis. Youth were jobless, daughters felt insecure, businessmen struggled, farmers were driven to suicide, traditional industries collapsed, and anarchy prevailed. Festivals often turned into occasions of riots,” he said.

He added that in the last eight years, the scenario has dramatically improved. “Today, every district, community, and citizen celebrates festivals with enthusiasm and harmony. This social unity has strengthened national integrity and is playing a vital role in driving UP’s development journey forward.”

He said only a healthy individual can contribute to building a strong society and nation.
“If people are unhealthy, the system cannot remain healthy. And when the system itself becomes diseased, all its pillars collapse.”

He noted that before 2017, the system had been hollowed out like termite-infested wood. “But under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh has overcome these challenges and achieved new milestones. As a result, in the last eight years, 8.5 lakh youth have been recruited into various government services,” he said.

The CM underlined the transparent and timely recruitment process adopted by his government. In eight years, 2.19 lakh police personnel have been recruited, including a recent batch of 60,244. He recalled that when his government first announced the recruitment of 50,000 police personnel, there was a shortage of training centres. At that time, only 3,000 candidates could be trained at once. “We managed by borrowing training facilities from the military, paramilitary, and other states. Today, however, all 60,244 police personnel are receiving training within UP itself,” he said.

Calling the fair and transparent selection process a reflection of a “new Uttar Pradesh”, CM Adityanath pointed out that the state’s Medical Health and Medical Education Department has made a major leap in the last eight and a half years. “This transformation is part of taking forward Prime Minister Modi’s vision of Viksit India. In 70 years, UP’s economy reached Rs 13 lakh crore, but in the last eight and a half years, it has surged to Rs 35 lakh crore. What was not achieved in seven decades has been accomplished twice as fast in less than a decade. Today, the youth of UP have a job guarantee in their own state,” he said.

Highlighting progress in medical services, the CM informed that appointment letters had been issued to 1,354 staff nurses, 7,182 ANMs, and 1,102 specialist doctors in the health department. Recruitment of 278 associate professors in the medical education department has been completed, along with 2,142 staff nurses for major medical institutions across UP. “All of them are now contributing significantly to UP’s development,” he said.

The CM further noted that until recently, UP had only 17 medical colleges, and it took over a century to establish 40. “But in the last eight and a half years, we have raised the number of medical colleges in both government and private sectors to over 80. ‘One District, One Medical College’ is now becoming the new identity of Uttar Pradesh. These institutions are not only providing admissions but also creating large-scale opportunities by recruiting professors, clerical staff, pharmacists, staff nurses, and technicians. The recruitment process has been expanded in every medical college,” the CM added.

Chief Minister Adityanath said that in the past, hospitals often remained non-functional—sometimes there were doctors but no medicines, sometimes medicines but no doctors, and even when both were available, electricity was missing.

“Today, however, people across districts are receiving all essential facilities. Medicines are being supplied through the UP Medical Corporation, and over 5.34 crore families are benefiting from the Ayushman Card scheme. So far, more than 80 lakh people have availed treatment under Ayushman Bharat, for which the UP government, in collaboration with the Government of India, has made payments of over Rs 3,000 crore. Recently, the state has also announced a cashless medical facility for teachers, benefiting 11 lakh families, i.e., 55 lakh people,” he added.

The CM highlighted the transformation of health infrastructure in UP. “Earlier, except in a few districts like Lucknow and BHU, ICUs, blood banks, digital X-ray, and color Doppler facilities were absent. In 2017, more than two-thirds of UP’s districts did not even have a single ICU bed. Today, every district has mini-ICUs, ICU beds, digital X-rays, blood banks, blood separator units, and free dialysis facilities for the poor. Public healthcare facilities have expanded significantly in every area.”

Addressing the recruits, the CM said, “Technicians and junior assistants are the backbone of any institution. If they work with discipline and integrity, neither the system nor the people will face problems. By working sincerely and showcasing your skills, you can set an example. This large-scale and transparent recruitment process reflects the government’s commitment to providing capable people in the service of the public.”

He further shared that the PET exam was conducted yesterday, for which 25 lakh applicants had registered. “Today, there is no shortage of opportunities; only willpower is required,” he remarked. Referring to progress in medical education, the CM said, “Before 2017, there were only 5,390 MBBS seats in the state; today the number has risen to 11,850. PG seats have increased from 1,344 to 4,028, and super-specialty seats from 120 to 305. Additionally, 1,234 medical teachers have been recruited in government medical colleges. The government is rapidly expanding opportunities to accommodate every deserving candidate. Earlier, lack of facilities kept people away; now that those facilities are available, people are coming forward in large numbers.”

Taking a jibe at critics, the CM said, “Some people have no work other than spreading negativity on their smartphones. By circulating misleading photos, they attempt to tarnish the image of the government departments. One must remain cautious of such elements. Work honestly, and create opportunities for betterment without fear.”

He also underlined UP’s success in controlling seasonal diseases. “There was a time when malaria, dengue, kala-azar, chikungunya, and encephalitis caused widespread fear and deaths. Nobody paid attention then. But today, these diseases are under control. This shows that effective action has been taken. Since your selection required neither recommendation nor money, serve the needy with respect and compassion, ensuring there is no discrimination. If every citizen shoulders their responsibility sincerely, India will soon emerge as the greatest power in the world.”