In a scathing attack on the opposition, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Thursday that the SP and the Congress lack respect for faith and are incapable of ensuring means of livelihoods for the people. Branding them as “liabilities,” the CM emphasised that “they should be thrown out of the country.”

Addressing a huge public meeting at the Government Inter College here, the CM remarked, “They cannot provide food to the impoverished, nor can they arrange housing, medicine, or education. They fail to ensure the safety of our daughters and businessmen. In such circumstances, we should not endure these ‘liabilities’ any longer; they should be removed and thrown out of the country.”

The Chief Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 411 development projects worth Rs 1,090 crore on the occasion. Additionally, CM Yogi participated in the closing ceremony of the Virat Kisan Mela and Agricultural Exhibition. He also distributed certificates and selection letters to beneficiaries of various government schemes.

In his address, the Chief Minister highlighted that from January 22 to March 10, over one crore devotees had the opportunity to have ‘darshan’ of Lord Shri Ram Lalla. “It is by the grace of the God that the darshan and worship are progressing smoothly, peacefully, and securely,” he remarked. He also lauded the people of Ayodhya for setting an exceptional example of hospitality during this period.

Highlighting Ayodhya’s new-found global resonance, the Chief Minister remarked, “Today, the name of Ayodhya echoes across the world.” He contrasted the current vibrant atmosphere with past skepticism, noting, “Kuch log kaha karte the, Ayodhya mein parinda bhi par nahi maar sakta, ab toh ek crore se adhik shraddhalu Shri Ram Lalla ke navya-divya-bhavya mandir mein darshan kar chuke hain (Some people used to say that not even a bird can fly into Ayodhya but, till now, over one crore devotees have visited the magnificent and divine temple of Shri Ram Lalla).”

The Chief Minister said that Ayodhya is swiftly evolving into the most beautiful city globally. He asked the public, “Would airports, four-lane, six-lane roads have been constructed? Would a safe environment have been fostered in the state under an SP or a Congress government?”

“Ayodhya is moving on a new path of development as development works worth more than Rs 32,000 crore is being carried out. New flight services are starting here, and new hotels and restaurants are opening,” he added.

He commended Ayodhya MP Lallu Singh and urged people to support him in the coming polls.

Highlighting the unprecedented development in Ayodhya, the Chief Minister noted the establishment of multi-level parking facilities alongside Ram Path, Bhakti Path, and Dharma Path. He emphasised the transformation of Ayodhya, the capital of the ‘Suryavansh,’ into a solar city, with the installation of 40 MW solar panels underway.