UP CM Yogi Adityanath highlights govt achievements as PM Modi completes 11 years in office

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday marked the completion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 11 years in office by inaugurating an exhibition at the BJP office in Lucknow. The event was attended by Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak.

Addressing the gathering, CM Yogi highlighted the achievements of the Modi government over the past eleven years, describing the period as transformative for India.

"Welcome to today's event commemorating Prime Minister Modi's 11-year tenure in service, good governance, and the welfare of the poor," he said. Reiterating the significance of this decade-long leadership, he stated, "Modi ji's 11-year term in service, good governance, and poor welfare will be remembered as a golden era that built a developed India and a self-reliant nation."

CM Yogi emphasized the global recognition India has earned under PM Modi’s leadership. He credited this period for giving India a new international identity and restoring trust among its citizens. Referring to past governments, he said, "Due to Congress-led governments and other unstable administrations in the sixty-five years following independence, the common citizen's trust was broken, and India's global image was tarnished. But over the past 11 years, under PM Modi's leadership, a corruption-free, appeasement-free, unified India has been realised."

He also underlined the strides made in governance, economic stability, and national security. "Government transparency and accountability towards the public have become distinguishing hallmarks. A new harmony between development and heritage has been created," he noted.

Speaking about the Modi government’s inclusive approach, CM Yogi pointed to the core principle driving many policies. "Now, benefits are delivered not by who someone is, but impartially--and 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' (together with all, development for all) has become the new face of governance," he said.

Highlighting India's firm stand against terrorism, he referred to recent defence actions. "Now, we have changed our nature concerning our response to terrorism, which was before 2014 - that India favours peace. PM Modi, by giving a new normal, has changed the entire concept - we will live in peace with friends, but if someone imposes war on us, induces terrorism in our country and is a threat to our security, the response will be surgical strike, air strike and Operation Sindoor - we have shown it with made-in-India and the world has realised India's strength - just a few days back."

He further pointed to national integration milestones such as the abrogation of Article 370. "Article 370, which was imposed since 1952, was repealed by our government. And India's integrity was reinforced--from Kashmir to Kanyakumari."

CM Yogi also spoke about the double-engine government's performance in the agriculture sector. "Before 2017, sugar mills in Uttar Pradesh were shutting down. Between 1996 and 2017, there were due payments after 22 years, but in just the last 7 years, an additional Rs 71,000 crore has been paid. This is the guarantee of a 'double-engine' government," he remarked.

He concluded by highlighting initiatives aimed at women empowerment. Mentioning several schemes, he said they have played a significant role in enhancing women’s participation in governance and entrepreneurship. These include "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao", 33 per cent legislative reservation, abolition of Triple Talaq, and the “Lakhpati Didi” program.