Mafia tendencies no longer dominate in UP: CM Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that until eight years ago, no one could have imagined a riot-free and mafia-free Uttar Pradesh.

- STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE Gorakhpur, 23 August

"Today, a riot-free and mafia-free Uttar Pradesh is a reality. Mafia tendencies have been uprooted from their roots and can no longer dominate in the state. Goons can no longer pose a threat to sisters, daughters, or businessmen here. The common people are no longer troubled, and the youth no longer have to wander in search of employment," he said.

CM Yogi was addressing a gathering in Manbela after inaugurating two Kalyan Mandapams—one in Manbela and another in the Raptinagar Extension Scheme—in Gorakhpur on Saturday.

Both halls have been constructed by the Gorakhpur Development Authority (GDA) at a cost of ₹2.65 crore and ₹85 lakh, respectively. The Chief Minister also contributed funds from his MLA fund for the Mandapam built in Manbela.

During the inauguration ceremony, CM Yogi said that positive change has come to Uttar Pradesh because, since 2017, people have elected a good government. "Good governments think for the good of society," he remarked, while posing and answering several questions before the public.

He said that earlier, no one could even think about investment in Uttar Pradesh, four-lane connectivity, restarting closed fertilizer factories, or setting up new industries.