UP’s new identity is unacceptable to ‘jativadi’ and ‘parivarvadi’ forces: CM Yogi

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said here on Tuesday that Uttar Pradesh has now shed its old ‘BIMARU’ image and has emerged as a ‘breakthrough’ state with a new identity. However, he lamented that the jativadi and parivarvadi forces are unable to tolerate this transformed image of the state. “These are the same forces that earlier patronized rioters and lawlessness.”

The Chief Minister was addressing a public gathering after inaugurating the Khajanchi Chauraha flyover in Gorakhpur, built at a cost of ₹96.50 crore and the Bargadwa-Nakaha rail over bridge, constructed at a cost of ₹152.19 crore. He first unveiled the plaque and then inaugurated the flyover at Khajanchi Chauraha. Later he dedicated the rail over bridge to the public at Bargadwa-Nakaha.

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Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, CM Yogi said, “Uttar Pradesh has transformed from a ‘state of unrest’ into a ‘state of celebration. With a strong law and order system in place, rioters have been forced into hiding, and strict legal action has been taken against those who remained, making the state riot-free”.

“Those who once supported and sheltered rioters are now troubled, as their means of livelihood have vanished. Disturbed by the development process, ‘jativadi’ and ‘parivarvadi’ forces attempted to create disorder, but those who incite unrest know well how firmly the state government responds,” he added.

Recalling the situation before 2017, when he took over as the chief minister of the state, he said, “Uttar Pradesh was once gripped by fear, terror, chaos, disease and riots. Neither women nor traders were safe. People know well who was responsible, those who practiced caste based politics, spoke only about their families and played with the future of the youth. They created an identity crisis for the state and its young population.”

“After 2017, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh focused on solutions rather than problems. To secure a bright future for the coming generations, it is essential to continue the journey of development and strengthen the environment of security,” he added.

Referring to Gorakhpur, he said, “A long industrial corridor is emerging from GIDA to Dhuriyapar, providing local youth with jobs close to home.”

Highlighting Gorakhpur’s development, he said, “The city is no longer identified with mafias, mosquitoes, or encephalitis, but with world-class roads and infrastructure. Four-lane connectivity, link expressways, GIDA as an investment hub, fertilizer plants, AIIMS and other projects define Gorakhpur’s new identity. Roads connecting Gorakhpur to Sonauli, Lucknow and Varanasi are now four lane highways, supported by link expressways. Ramgarh Tal, once a breeding ground for mafias and mosquitoes, now gives the city a new identity. Gorakhpur is emerging as a new skill hub, contributing to the vision of a Viksit Bharat.”