Key facts
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 39 development projects in Azamgarh.
- The total value of these projects exceeds Rs 955 crore.
- Adityanath highlighted the region's development, including the establishment of a university and the Purvanchal Expressway.
- He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for India's enhanced global standing and transformation since 2014.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 39 development projects worth over Rs 955 crore at Maharaja Suhel Dev University in Azamgarh. These projects are intended to enhance infrastructure and foster regional economic growth.
Speaking at the event, Adityanath remarked on the transformation of Azamgarh, noting its previous struggles for identity before 2017, a period before the BJP government came to power in Uttar Pradesh. He mentioned the absence of a university and the underutilization of the airport in the past, contrasting it with current developments like the Purvanchal Expressway and recognition for local crafts such as Mubarakpur's black pottery.
Adityanath attributed the positive changes to the "double-engine BJP and NDA government" at both the state and national levels. He lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, stating that India has evolved into a respected global power since 2014, moving forward continuously despite challenges. He contrasted this with the pre-2014 era, which he described as marked by corruption, compromised national security, and a lack of support for the poor.