Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday that a good government’s priority would be serving the people.
Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the chief minister said his double-engine government focuses on development and welfare of the poor, ensuring prosperity along with security, prosperity, livelihood, and respect for faith.
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Yogi Adityanath performed bhoomi-pujan and laid the foundation stone for the first veterinary science college of Eastern Uttar Pradesh at Tal Nador, Gorakhpur. The construction of this college, to be built on 80 acres, will cost around Rs 350 crore.
Speaking on the occasion, he said, “In the previous governments, people were troubled by goons and mafia. Only a few benefited from the schemes, while the majority of the public kept watching helplessly.”
He emphasised that under the current government, everyone is benefiting from the schemes without any discrimination.
The chief minister mentioned that under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, the strength of the new India is resonating worldwide. Such a government has never been seen before, and it is essential to understand this and support the Modi government once again in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, realizing the slogan of “Abki Baar, Chaar Sau Paar”, he stated.
He assured the people that the Veterinary Science College being built at Tal Nador would be transformed into a university in the future. This would make Gorakhpur home to five universities. He mentioned that the college will not only focus on animal healthcare but also undertake breed improvements. Fisheries related programs will also be taken forward here. The college aims to provide education for aspiring veterinarians, offering them a new platform to build their careers.
The chief minister explained that the design of the college is inspired by the vision of King Shalihotra of Shravasti, who, in the third century, composed the Shalihotra Samhita and contributed to the prosperity of the livestock sector.
He further mentioned that Dakshinanchal, which remained underdeveloped for a long time, is now progressing rapidly under the double engine government. An international stadium will soon be built in this area, along with Varanasi Fourlane and the College of Veterinary Sciences. The municipal corporation is planning to establish a 50-acre cow shelter near the college.
Discussing the development of Gorakhpur, the Chief Minister mentioned that the fertilizer factory, which was closed during the Congress government, was restarted by the Modi government. A new AIIMS has been established in Gorakhpur, and the Link Expressway is about to become operational. The establishment of large-scale industries in GIDA has provided employment to 5,000 youths in the region.
The chief minister mentioned the consecration of Lord Ram’s idol in Ayodhya, comparing the transformation of city under the present government with the situation during opposition governments. which ordered firing on the devotees of Lord Ram. He noted that the blessings of the deity and prasad (offering) are also available.
Seeking support for MP Ravikishan Shukla, the candidate from Gorakhpur in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, CM Yogi said that every party worker will go door to door posing as Ravikishan and ask for votes. Before addressing the program, the CM also inspected the model of the College of Veterinary Sciences.
