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The Chief Minister Yogi said that the politics of Congress and SP has long been centered on casteism, communal riots, and appeasement of mafias
Adityanath performed the Bhoomi Pujan of the ₹2,517 crore Integrated Township project, spread across 295 hectares in Meerut. (PTI Image)
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a sharp attack on opposition parties over the Malegaon blast case and accused Congress and Samajwadi Party of falsely implicating innocent Hindus, while shielding actual terrorists.
“Today, these very parties are questioning the credibility of the country’s constitutional institutions,” he said, adding, “Will Congress ever apologise to the nation for its misdeeds?”
His remarks came during the foundation stone laying ceremony of a Rs 2,517 crore Integrated Township project under the Chief Minister Urban Expansion/New City Promotion Scheme in Meerut.
A special court in Mumbai on July 31 acquitted the seven accused, including former BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur, in the terror case for want of reliable evidence.
The Chief Minister Yogi said that the politics of Congress and SP has long been centered on casteism, communal riots, and appeasement of mafias.
Highlighting the transformation of Meerut, Adityanath noted that the city once known for its ‘Chor Bazar’ areas like Sotiganj is now gaining international recognition for its sports goods industry, thanks to initiatives like Rapid Rail, the 12-lane expressway, and the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme.
He announced that the country’s first sports university, named after Major Dhyan Chand, is coming up in Meerut. He also stated that the country’s largest expressway connecting Meerut to Prayagraj will be completed by year-end, reducing travel time to Lucknow to just six hours. Further, development projects like the reconstruction of the Inner Ring Road and a new Circuit House were also announced.
Reaffirming Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a self-reliant India and promoting the ‘Vocal for Local’ campaign, CM Yogi urged people to prefer indigenous products over foreign goods to stop national wealth from flowing into anti-national activities.
In a major gesture on the occasion of Rakshabandhan, CM Yogi announced free travel for women in Uttar Pradesh State Transport Corporation and city buses on August 8, 9, and 10.
The Chief Minister credited the government’s zero-tolerance policy for ridding Meerut of riots and crime and putting it firmly on the path of development. “Eight years ago, Meerut was burning in the flames of communal violence. Today, it is surging ahead with infrastructure like the Rapid Rail and Expressways,” he said. He also announced the commencement of survey work for the Meerut–Haridwar expressway and the integration of divisional offices under one roof as key developmental initiatives.
Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com/saurabhkverma19
Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com/saurabhkverma19
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