BJP restored peace during festivals unlike Samajwadi Party: CM Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the previous Samajwadi Party government alleging that its leaders ministers and even thenchief minister Akhilesh Yadav bowed down before rioters and criminals and sacrificed festivals to riots and lawlessness under its ruleAddressing a programme to distribute LPG refill subsidies to beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana Adityanath said the BJP government restored peace in the state and ensured that all festivals from Diwali to Eid and Christmas to Ram Navami were celebrated peacefully for the past eightandahalf yearsBefore 2017 there was no thought beyond one family the Saifai family Riots would erupt during festivals and the excitement of celebrations would be crushed under anarchyGoons ran free and the poor were deprived of the welfare benefits Ministers and leaders of the Samajwadi Party SP and even the chief minister would fall at the feet of mafias and rioters Adityanath claimedThe doubleengine government of the BJP changed that culture by treating the entire state as one family he saidWe ended family rule and brought a governance model where no ones caste religion or path is asked before giving benefits of welfare schemes he saidThe Ujjwala subsidy distribution event has been organised to provide free LPG cylinders to 186 crore beneficiaries across Uttar Pradesh ahead of Diwali Adityanath said calling it a festival gift from the state governmentA total subsidy of Rs 1500 crore has been released to benefit 186 crore people he said in the presence of senior state minister Suresh Khanna and BJP Rajya Sabha MP Dinesh SharmaThe state decided in 2021 that Ujjwala beneficiaries would get free LPG cylinders twice a year at the time of Holi and Diwali Adityanath saidFestivals are meant to be celebrated collectively not alone This initiative is a reflection of our commitment to ease the burden on households he saidAdityanath also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for empowering the poor saying It was only after Modi ji became the prime minister that welfare schemes began reaching the poor without any discrimination Before 2014 getting an LPG connection required paying a bribeMore than 11 crore people have received LPG connections under the Ujjwala Yojana nationwide including 186 crore families in Uttar Pradesh who earlier struggled to cook using wood coal cow dung or kerosene Adityanath saidThe smoke from these fuels caused disease and suffering Now with LPG women and families live healthier lives he saidReferring to law and order the chief minister said If anyone dares to disturb peace or create trouble during festivals prison bars await them We will not hesitate to act no matter who they areHe said under the BJP rule those who threaten women or disturb peace will face the consequences instantly Yamaraj will be waiting at the next crossing for themReaffirming his governments commitment to ensuring safety and justice for all sections of society Adityanath said The government stands firmly with every daughter every traveller every trader every youth every poor and deprived person and every Dalit No one will be allowed to exploit or harm themEnsuring womens safety providing employment to youth and guaranteeing the rights of the poor are key priorities of his administration he addedAdityanath also urged people to support local artisans and buy swadeshi indigenous products during DiwaliEvery diya lit this Diwali should be made by our potters every idol of Lakshmi and Ganesh by our local craftsmen and every gift should be made in India The money should go to our labourers artisans and small entrepreneurs that is true nationbuilding Adityanath saidHe added that collective efforts are essential to build a Viksit Bharat developed India as prosperity would come only when earnings of local workers increaseThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever