CM: Dealt severe blow to corruption, pushed economy

The state government has given a major push to religious tourism with focus on pilgrimage centres YOGI ADITYANATH, CM U.P.

- HT Correspondent

LUCKNOW: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said even as steps have been taken to boost tourism and give a push to economy in Uttar Pradesh, his government has also dealt a severe blow to corruption.

"Steps have also been taken to check leakages in the implementation of government schemes," said Yogi while speaking to media persons on completion of his 8 years in office. "The state government celebrates it as 8 years of service, security and good governance," he added. The CM gave statistical data for progress made in various fields to make his point that what the previous governments failed to do since independence his government has done so in 8 years.