Chief Minister Launches 114 Development Projects Worth Rs 392 Crore in Mau
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday issued a strong warning against mafia elements and criminals while addressing a public gathering in Mau district. He asserted that law and order in Uttar Pradesh has transformed completely since 2017 and declared that no criminal now has the courage to disrupt religious events or threaten traders and women.
The Chief Minister made the remarks while inaugurating and laying the foundation stones for 114 development projects worth over Rs 392 crore at Gandhi Maidan in Mau.
“Those Disrupting Religious Events Will Meet Fate of Ravana and Kansa”
Addressing the gathering, CM Yogi said anyone attempting to disturb Ramleela, Ram Navami, Janmashtami, Shivratri, Raksha Bandhan, Yagya or any religious event would face strict consequences.
“Anyone disrupting religious programmes will meet the same fate as Ravana and Kansa,” the Chief Minister said.
He further stated that criminals threatening the safety of daughters and traders would ultimately face punishment.
“No mafia can now roam around in open jeeps waving pistols and threatening Hindus,” he said.
CM Yogi Targets Previous SP Government Over Law and Order
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath strongly criticised the previous Samajwadi Party government, alleging that mafia elements operated freely under political protection before 2017.
Recalling earlier incidents in Mau, he said riots during the Bharat Milap programme in 2005 had created fear and instability in the district.
“Under political patronage, mafia elements disrupted Ramleela events and innocent Hindus were attacked. SP leaders used to tremble before the mafia,” he alleged.
The Chief Minister claimed that before 2017, traders feared operating after sunset, daughters were unsafe, and religious programmes faced repeated disruptions.
PM Modi’s Welfare Schemes Reached Poor Only After 2017: CM
CM Yogi said that after Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power in 2014, India witnessed rapid transformation through welfare-focused governance.
He accused the previous Uttar Pradesh government of blocking central welfare schemes between 2014 and 2017.
According to the Chief Minister:
- Over 65 lakh poor families in UP have received houses
- Around 2.75 crore households now have toilets
- Nearly 16 crore people are receiving free ration
- About 10 crore people are covered under Ayushman Bharat and CM Jan Arogya schemes
He alleged that previous governments failed to deliver basic facilities to poor citizens despite ruling for decades.
Development Work Progressing Rapidly Across Uttar Pradesh
Highlighting infrastructure growth in the state, CM Yogi said roads, bridges, flood protection projects, tourism centres, power infrastructure and healthcare services are expanding continuously under the “double-engine government”.
He added that youth employment schemes, women empowerment programmes and farmer welfare initiatives are being implemented across the state.
“The money meant for development is now being spent on development, and funds meant for the poor are reaching the poor directly,” he said.
CM Highlights Ram Mandir and Kashi Vishwanath Development
The Chief Minister also spoke about the construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and the redevelopment of Kashi Vishwanath Dham, calling them symbols of cultural pride and national revival.
“A single vote helped erase the stain of 500 years of slavery through the construction of Ram Mandir,” he said.
He added that the same public mandate also helped strengthen law and order and eliminate riots and curfews in Uttar Pradesh.
Proposal Sought for Expansion of Ghosi Sugar Mill
Responding to demands raised by local public representatives, CM Yogi announced that the government has sought a proposal for the expansion of Ghosi Sugar Mill.
He assured that funds would be released once the proposal is received and reiterated the government’s commitment to farmer welfare.
The Chief Minister also informed that a new medical college is being developed in Mau under the PPP model and said he would soon return to inaugurate it.
Details of Development Projects in Mau
The Chief Minister inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects related to:
- Roads and bridges
- Rural drinking water supply
- Police infrastructure
- Government Polytechnic institutions
- Kasturba Gandhi Residential Schools
- ITIs
- Health and tourism projects
- Urban development works
Of the total 114 projects, 38 projects were inaugurated while foundation stones for 76 new projects were laid.
CM Advises Public to Stay Safe During Heatwave
At the end of his speech, CM Yogi advised people to remain cautious amid rising temperatures and changing weather conditions.
He urged citizens to stay hydrated, avoid direct sunlight during heatwaves, and remain indoors during storms and lightning.
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