BJP government has re-established UP’S identity, says Yogi Adityanath

LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath said on Saturday his government has been able to re-establish the state’s identity and have turned challenges i nto s uccesses through able administrative machinery and by attracting investors.

Adityanath was speaking at the first episode of the ‘Highway of Progress’ programme of HT’S sister publication Hindustan in Agra.

As Adityanath talked about his government’s achievements after completing two and a half years in office, he said Uttar Pradesh has huge potential but was never tapped properly.

Adityanath listed the smooth conduct of Kumbh Mela, Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas and maintaining law and order in UP among his government’s major achievements.

The CM said he was entrusted with the state’s responsibility in 2017 when it was struggling with an identity crisis as he attacked previous governments.

“Then I was told that this responsibility would be a big challenge. As soon as I got the responsibility, I started turning the challenges into opportunities and as a result, I can say that I have succeeded in re-establishing the identity of UP,” he said.

The chief minister said his government proved itself with the successful completion of Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj and said the administration’s meticulous work ensured that the pilgrimage was successful.

“We proved that

Uttar Pradesh has everything to achieve its potential. Kumbh earl i er was a t al e of mismanagement chaos. PM [Prime

Minister] Naren