CM Yogi showcases Gorakhpur's transformation, launches development projects

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday emphasized Gorakhpur’s transformation, citing the development of robust infrastructure, including improved roads and a modern drainage system.

Speaking after inaugurating ‘Poshan Pakhwada 2025’ in Gorakhpur, he said, “...Today Gorakhpur has transformed. Anyone who visits here goes back overwhelmed. Now, there is a new Uttar Pradesh of New India, and there is also a new Gorakhpur in this new Uttar Pradesh. There are good roads here, and a good drainage system has been built. New development programs are moving forward. AIIMS Gorakhpur has become a major center for treatment in eastern Uttar Pradesh.”

Highlighting ongoing progress, the Chief Minister noted that several new infrastructural initiatives are advancing swiftly across the region.

In a separate address in Deoria district, where he laid the foundation for various development projects, CM Yogi launched a scathing attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress over their reactions to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. He accused both parties of divisive politics and alleged they were indirectly supporting Pakistan by deflecting blame.

Condemning the statements made by SP leaders, Adityanath referenced their refusal to meet the family of Shubham Dwivedi, a Kanpur resident killed in the attack. He said, “You have seen that after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, it is hard to understand whether the statements are from an SP leader or a Pakistani spokesperson... When a reporter asked an SP leader why he hadn't gone to pay respects to the victim, Shubham Dwivedi, he said he wasn't a member of the party.” He added, “The country has come together to condemn the attack, but these SP leaders have made such remarks.”

The Chief Minister also criticized another SP leader for stating, “Hindu has killed Hindu,” asserting that such comments effectively exonerated Pakistan. He accused the opposition of placing family interests and caste politics above national priorities. “The previous government only brought diseases, unemployment by shutting down sugar mills, and riots. These leaders focused on their families. They talk about the development of the caste, but when in power, they only work for their family's benefit,” he said.

CM Yogi further charged the Congress and SP with consistently adopting extreme appeasement politics, especially during moments that demand national unity. Calling for a collective stand against terrorism, he said, “Whenever divisive politics occurs, the SP and Congress leaders cross all limits of appeasement, just like they are doing now. The whole nation should condemn this incident unanimously. Under the leadership of PM Modi, we must resolve to fight and end terrorism. We need to rise above political differences and think about the country and its people. But we can't expect such behavior from them.”

These remarks come as national outrage continues over the Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 lives. The BJP has ramped up its criticism of the opposition over what it describes as irresponsible commentary on national security issues.

Earlier in the day, CM Yogi inaugurated and laid the foundation for 501 development projects in Deoria, amounting to over ₹676 crore. He also distributed acceptance letters and cheques to beneficiaries of various government welfare schemes.