NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that after Ayodhya and Kashi, the government’s attention was directed at the development of Mathura and Vrindavan.
While addressing a public rally -- ‘Vijay Sankalp Namankan Sabha’ -- in Mathura in support of BJP candidate Hema Malini, the CM assured the people of the region of the fast paced development in Mathura-Vrindavan.
“At many places, we had to wait due to pending court cases. Nevertheless, we remain steadfast in our belief that victory will ultimately be ours as we patiently endured for 500 years awaiting the resolution of Ayodhya and homecoming of Lord Ram and ultimately achieved triumph,” he remarked.
Over allegations against Congress leader Randeep Surjewala of “insulting” the BJP Mathura candidate Hema Malini through a controversial comment, Adityanath said Congress and INDIA bloc have been insulting the women.
“Disrespecting half the population will invite nationwide backlash. This land of CM Radhe Rani and Yamuna Maiya, reveres ‘matra shakti’, and any attempt to demean it will have dire consequences. While democracy upholds freedom of expression, it does not justify insulting ‘matra shakti’,” the chief minister alleged.
The Chief Minister emphasized that while personal preferences may vary, targeting art, culture, and caste was unacceptable. Claiming that those involved in such actions were digging their own graves, CM said: “Mathura is renowned for its artistry. Lord Krishna incarnated here equipped with 16 forms of art. What better place to celebrate art?” he remarked. Attributing the spread of Indian culture and civilization to Hema Malini through her talent across the globe, CM said she was
Chief Minister Yogi questioned why the Congress, which held power for 60 years, failed to foster development in Kashi, Mathura, and Ayodhya. He said that going by the suggestions of Hema Malini, development initiatives in Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana, Gokul, and Baldev were included in the agenda of Braj Teerth Development Council.
Questioning the aversion of SP, BSP, and Congress to Ram temple in Ayodhya, CM Yogi accused those parties of crushing the temple movement by taking ruthless action against Ram devotees, recounting incidents where individuals were assaulted merely for uttering ‘Jai Shri Ram’, with sticks and bullets.