In a scathing attack on the Opposition, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath remarked that those who once came to power through appeasement politics now find themselves politically irrelevant — neither connected to society nor concerned about future generations.
Lashing out at the Samajwadi Party after inaugurating the Atal Residential School in Moradabad on Wednesday, the chief minister questioned its leaders’ recent talk of “PDA”, citing their poor track record in the education sector.
He recalled that during the late Kalyan Singh’s rule, when students were taught “ग से गणेश”, SP leaders objected to it and demanded it be changed to “ग से गधा”. “This,” he said, “reflects their mindset.”
While the BJP seeks to instill Indian culture and values in children, SP leaders have no qualms about insulting revered deities like Lord Ganesh, he added.
Highlighting the poor state of education under previous regimes, CM Yogi said, “There were neither timely recruitments of teachers nor any serious efforts to improve educational standards. The entire administrative and academic ecosystem was crippled by nepotism and caste-based politics.”
He said criminal elements operated with impunity in almost every district, dragging the state into an era of anarchy and communal unrest. “For them, mass cheating was a right, not a crime. They gambled with the future of our youth through systematic exam fraud,” he added.
CM Yogi emphasized that the BJP’s welfare schemes are rooted not in appeasement but in genuine public satisfaction, ensuring benefits reach every citizen without bias or discrimination.
Criticizing past governments, he said, “Power was once treated as a platform for appeasement, turning education into a hub of cheating, chaos, and caste politics.”
“Today, the same people are suddenly concerned about public satisfaction,” he said, adding, “Our government doesn’t indulge in appeasement — it works for the holistic welfare of all. That’s why the public continues to trust the BJP.”
Extending festive greetings for Raksha Bandhan, Shri Krishna Janmashtami, and Independence Day, the chief minister announced free travel for all women in state-run buses on August 8, 9, and 10.
Dedicating the new school to the children of labour families in the Moradabad division, CM Yogi described it as an ideal “temple of education” established in the memory of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, during his birth centenary year. He said the school is not only an educational institution but also a center to instill cultural values, discipline, and self-reliance in the younger generation.