Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath recently addressed a rally in Ghazipur, emphasizing the significant transformation India has undergone under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Highlighting the marked contrast between the India of 2014 and the India of 2024, Adityanath underscored the country’s journey from a state of “mistrust and identity crisis” to one of global respect and recognition.
A New Global Respect
Adityanath pointed out that before Modi’s tenure began in 2014, India faced numerous internal and external challenges that led to a pervasive sense of mistrust and an identity crisis. Today, however, he asserted that the world views India with newfound respect. This shift is evident wherever Prime Minister Modi travels, as he is consistently met with warm and enthusiastic receptions from Indian communities abroad.
BJP’s Vision and Achievements
During the rally, which also saw the presence of Prime Minister Modi, Adityanath rallied support for BJP candidate Parasnath Rai from Ghazipur. He urged the people to contribute to BJP’s ambitious target of winning more than 400 seats in the upcoming elections. Adityanath contrasted BJP’s progressive goals with the fear and terror that plagued regions like Ghazipur, Azamgarh, and Mau before the BJP came into power. He credited the BJP’s governance for restoring safety and security, particularly for women and businesses.
Criticism of Opposition
Adityanath did not hold back in his criticism of the opposition, particularly targeting the Congress and Samajwadi Party (SP). He described the alliance between SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and former Congress president Rahul Gandhi as disastrous, citing past instances of terrorist attacks and lawlessness under their regimes. According to Adityanath, the previous administrations had failed to protect significant cultural and religious sites, leading to attacks on the Sankat Mochan Temple in Kashi, the Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya, and courts in Lucknow, Varanasi, and Ayodhya.
Cultural and Religious Milestones
One of the notable achievements highlighted by Adityanath was the installation of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya after 500 years, a feat he claimed was impossible under the previous administrations of SP, BSP, and Congress. He attributed this significant cultural milestone to the BJP’s commitment to preserving and promoting India’s rich cultural heritage.
A Vision for a Self-Reliant India
Adityanath emphasized that Prime Minister Modi is essential for steering India towards self-reliance and development. He accused the opposition, particularly the INDIA bloc, of adhering to a divisive rule, pitting regions, languages, and castes against each other. Adityanath specifically mentioned the threats posed by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) to religious figures in West Bengal, criticizing their approach as detrimental to national unity.
Upcoming Elections in Ghazipur
As the election draws near, Ghazipur Lok Sabha seat sees a fierce competition with ten candidates in the fray. The primary contest is between the Samajwadi Party’s Afzal Ansari and BJP’s Parasnath Rai. The seventh phase of the Lok Sabha elections is scheduled for June 1, where the outcome in Ghazipur will be closely watched.
In summary, Yogi Adityanath’s speech in Ghazipur not only rallied support for the BJP but also painted a picture of a transformed and more respected India under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership. By contrasting the past and present, Adityanath highlighted the BJP’s achievements and criticized the opposition’s failures, setting the stage for the upcoming electoral battle.
