A ‘phalahaari’ treat and gifts for party workers
A few hours after moving into his official residence at 5, Kalidas Marg residence on Wednesday on the first day of Navratras, UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath invited the party leaders, lawmakers and ministers over for a ‘phalahaari’ treat!
The CM himself began a nineday fast on the occasion of Navratras, the nine-day period considered auspicious by Hindus. He said he had invited party workers to the house which was a symbol of dynasts so far.
Several types of kutu ki puri (buckwheat pancakes), makhanas (lotus seeds) fried in desi ghee (clarified butter), varieties of fruits, kheer, dry fruits and roasted peanuts were served.
Chola bathura, puri, kachauri, varieties of vegetables, curd preparations and a whole range of desi-ghee sweets were also available.
Flanked by two deputy chief ministers, Keshav Prasad Maurya and Dinesh Sharma who represented the government, and BJP general secretary (organisation) Sunil Bansal representing the party, the CM used the occasion to stress on coordination between ‘satta aur sangathan’ (party and government).
As head of the UP BJP Keshav Prasad Maurya, along with Bansal, were among the first to be feliciated by the CM.
“All of us, including me, Keshavji, Dineshji and Bansalji are new to governance. But we are clear in our hearts about one thing – provide clean and effective governance and bring a change in the life of the common man. Together, we will provide such a model that would help us clinch not just 2019 but beyond,” the CM said during his address to party leaders and ministers.
The chief minister also honoured the party cadres who had played an important role in the Bharatiya Janata Party win. He gifted them a shawl, wall clock and wrist-watch.
“I wish to make it clear that I will have a zero-tolerance policy on corruption.” He said he had ordered steps to ensure no child went to school barefoot.