Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and BJP president JP Nadda on Thursday laid the foundation stone and inaugurated 124 development projects worth Rs 5,200 crore in Agra.

Addressing the gathering, Yogi praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts in uplifting the underprivileged citizens of the nation. “Today, we pay homage to Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar. Honouring Baba Saheb signifies respecting the marginalised communities and upholding the Constitution,” he emphasised.

Highlighting the party’s commitment to societal welfare, the Chief Minister remarked, “Under PM Modi’s leadership in the past decade, we witnessed the emergence of a new India – a nation where unity transcends caste, religion, and language. “It’s an India that aspires to integrate every village, poor person, farmer, youth and woman into the societal mainstream in order to empower them to lead dignified lives and forge ahead. It is not founded on caste, religion, or language. The guiding principle behind this endeavour is ‘Sabka saath, Sabka Vikas’.”

He further stated, “Even those sections of society that were deprived of their rights since Independence, are experiencing a sense of inclusion and development today under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi. Furthermore, he stressed that honouring Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar translates to upholding the values of the Constitution and the parliamentary system of India. He credited Prime Minister Modi for amplifying the voices of millions of underprivileged individuals across the country.

The CM also credited PM Modi with the significant naming of the international airport in Ayodhya after Maharishi Valmiki, the ‘trikaldarshi’ sage who had a dialogue with Lord Ram.

CM Yogi also credited PM Modi with resolving the issue surrounding Seergovardhan in Kashi, revered as the holy land of Sant Ravidas, after becoming the MP from the constituency, where a towering 25-feet statue of Sant Ravidas Maharaj has been inaugurated today, alongside the construction of a grand park and museum.

The Chief Minister praised Modi’s efforts in honouring the pioneers of social justice in the country and ensuring rights for the poor, Dalits, and marginalised communities. He highlighted achievements such as providing housing, sanitation facilities, and improved healthcare for the underprivileged.

Furthermore, CM Yogi said that Uttar Pradesh, inspired by PM Modi, has doubled the scholarship amount for students from the Scheduled Castes compared to 2016. He underscored the collaborative efforts of the ‘double-engine government’ and cited examples such as the establishment of a university in Azamgarh named after Maharaja Suheldev, and the restoration of the Maharaja Bijli Pasi Qila in Lucknow.