By Our Correspondent
Muzaffarnagar/Moradabad/Ghaziabad: Chief Minister (CM)Yogi Adityanath kicked off his campaign for the Uttar Pradesh assembly by-elections on Friday, holding rallies in support of the NDA (RLD) candidate in Mirapur and the BJP candidate in Kundarki-Ghaziabad.
Targeting the Samajwadi Party and Congress, CM Yogi took a sharp jab, remarking, “Jahan dikhe Sapayi, wahan bitiya ghabrayi” (Wherever SP is seen, daughters feel afraid). He hinted that the Samajwadi Party, which allied with ‘Khatakhat-khatakhat’ (Congress) in the Lok Sabha elections, needs to be decisively defeated. CM Yogi urged people to vote for their candidates, assuring them that the government would take full responsibility for development and security.
CM Yogi Adityanath, recalling the slogan from the 2012-17 period, stated, “Back then, it was said, ‘Jis gaadi par Sapa ka jhanda, Samjho baitha hai koi gunda’ (A car with an SP flag means a goon is riding it).” He continued with a pointed remark: “Today, ‘Jahan dikhe Sapayi, wahan bitiya ghabrayi’ (wherever SP members are seen, daughters feel scared).”
Referring to incidents in Ayodhya and Kannauj, he commented on the “new brand of SP,” criticizing their lack of regard for public decency. “If they are not corrected with kicks, how else will they learn?” he asserted.
CM Yogi went on to say, “We have always believed that the sisters and daughters of the village are everyone’s responsibility. But SP has shattered this trust. Their true values are exposed on the social media handles of the SP media cell, where they engage in distasteful and offensive talk.”
CM Yogi stated that the Election Commission of India extended the election date from November 13 to November 20 in response to public faith. “The SP is troubled by every good initiative, because if society is filled with good people and good work, then the undesirable elements will be filtered out. They are uncomfortable seeing people celebrate festivals in peace,” he remarked.
He added that when the moon is not visible, the date of Eid is often adjusted, and the government declares a holiday accordingly without any objections. Yet, when a constitutional body rescheduled the election date, respecting the significance of a festival that holds deep meaning for the Hindu community, it caused discomfort to the SP.
Criticizing the alliance between the SP and Congress, CM Yogi stated that a “divorce” is underway between the two parties. “During the Lok Sabha elections, they had boasted about ‘Khatakhat-Khatakhat’ but gained nothing. Now, cracks are forming in their alliance. Congress and SP misled the public with false promises about the Constitution and reservations. Now is the chance to wipe out the Samajwadi Party,” he said.
Yogi further remarked, “In Haryana, Congress warned SP to stay within its limits, saying they’d handle them if they left UP. In Maharashtra, the message was similar: stay within bounds, or lose whatever influence remains. In UP, SP has shown Congress the door. There is tension between them because deceit is in SP’s nature.”
CM Yogi remarked that under the SP government, Western UP endured the impact of forced migration. He stated that the SP was dividing society for the sake of power. However, since the NDA government has been in power in UP for seven and a half years, the situation has transformed. “Now, everyone understands the consequences of violating the honor of sisters and daughters, stealing from farmers, and inciting riots. Today, there are no riots in Western UP, and migration has ceased in Kairana. Rapid Rail now connects Meerut to Delhi, and Muzaffarnagar will soon benefit from this facility as well.”
He highlighted the increase in support to sugarcane farmers, pointing out that between 1995 and 2017 (22 years), the total sugarcane payment was far less than the Rs 2.53 lakh crore disbursed in the last seven years alone. Since March 2023, private tubewell farmers no longer have to bear irrigation costs, as the government covers this payment. Additionally, the government has revived sugar mills, creating new opportunities for Western UP’s youth, who now secure government jobs without discrimination.
CM Yogi announced that by the end of this month, the results of 60,200 police recruitments will be released. He emphasized that youth from districts like Shamli, Muzaffarnagar, Meerut, Baghpat, and Bulandshahr now have access to government jobs based purely on merit, ending the former ‘Saifai list’ system. He noted that 20 percent of these positions are reserved for girls, who will be empowered to defend against any misbehavior from SP members.
The UP government, he added, also supports athletes who win medals in major competitions by providing financial rewards and jobs. A sports university dedicated to Major Dhyan Chand is being established, offering facilities that match European standards, enabling UP athletes to train locally in Meerut and Muzaffarnagar.
CM Yogi stated that while PM Modi is building a unified and strong ‘Ek Bharat-Shrestha Bharat’, the opposition’s INDI Alliance is leading the country toward division. Referring to a recent resolution by the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly advocating for the reinstatement of Article 370, he questioned, “Why are Congress and SP silent on this resolution? And why are those who express sorrow for Palestine and Pakistan quiet about Jammu and Kashmir?” He added that their ideals are leaders like Chaudhary Charan Singh, Dhan Singh Kotwal, and the martyrs who sacrificed everything for the nation.
Addressing the Muzaffarnagar riots, CM Yogi recalled that a large cache of weapons had been recovered during the violence, and criticized the SP leadership for honoring the rioters. “We will destroy those stockpiles of weapons that fueled the 2013 riots,” he affirmed.
The CM urged the public to support Mithilesh Pal, saying, “To teach a lesson to the masterminds behind the riots and to extinguish their ‘gunpowder’ with ‘hand pump’ water, we must ensure Mithilesh Pal’s victory.”
CM Yogi emphasized that every caste and community should have the freedom to celebrate their festivals with joy. “If Holi and Diwali can be celebrated happily, there should be no hindrance in celebrating Eid, but cooperation is needed from all sides,” he remarked, adding that those who manipulate faith are loyal to no one.
Speaking in Kundarki, he highlighted the revival of Moradabad’s brass industry, which was struggling before 2017. “When we removed the obstacles, Moradabad’s exports soared to Rs 16,000 crore. This industry is open to all, not just Hindus; anyone with skill and determination is welcome to join,” CM Yogi noted.
CM Yogi criticized the Samajwadi Party (SP), stating that they oppose development, youth, women, businesses, and public faith. “The largest mafias, criminals, and goons in every district are linked to SP. Mentioning their name alone feels like a sin,” he remarked, urging people to keep a distance from them for greater welfare. He added that during the SP’s terms in 2003-07 and 2012-17, incidents of oppression against Scheduled Castes were at their highest, and that SP had repeatedly insulted revered leaders.
Highlighting development in Ghaziabad, CM Yogi noted significant projects, such as the Dudheshwar Temple Corridor and an AIIMS satellite center, which aim to provide Ghaziabad and Western UP with top-tier healthcare facilities. He appealed for the election of a BJP MLA from Ghaziabad to continue advancing these initiatives. “Do not be idle on election day. Come out in record numbers to vote and make the lotus bloom with a historic win,” he urged the public.
Seeks votes for these candidates
CM Yogi on Friday appealed to ensure victory for NDA (RLD) candidate Mithilesh Pal from Mirapur seat of Muzaffarnagar, BJP candidate Ramveer Singh Thakur from Kundarki and Sanjeev Sharma from Ghaziabad in the by-elections.
