Yogi Taunts Opposition over Ayodhya Visit, Touts UP Development and Girl's School
CM mocks flip-flop on temple visit, highlights infrastructure and women's empowerment in "double engine" state.
Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath took a jab at leaders of opposition parties on Monday, stating that people who were hesitant to even mention Ayodhya are now stating they would travel there if invited.
Adityanath said this in front of a sizable crowd during a program held to honor Sadhvi Ritambhara's 60th birthday in Vatsalya Gram, Vrindavan.
Leaders of several opposition parties have indicated that they plan to attend the January 22 consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
The chief minister stated, "Those who were reluctant to travel to Ayodhya previously, those who were reluctant to even mention Ayodhya, are now saying that if we get an invitation we will also go."
Adityanath also praised the infrastructure improvements made to Ayodhya, which include wide roads, a modernized train station, and air connectivity. He also mentioned that there will soon be waterways in Ayodhya.
"In the double engine government, this is the biggest change. "Everyone will side with you if you stand up for what's right," he said.
Adityanath urged everyone to promise to advance India's development. "When 140 crore Indians band together to defend the nation, the world will truly understand the strength of India," he declared.
Adityanath remarked of the previously opened all-girls Sainik school, "The school was an ideal example of security, self-reliance and honour for girls." According to him, women's security, honor, and independence are essential for building a powerful society.
"I was informed that only boys are admitted to Lucknow Sainik School during my visit there in 2017, and I said that girls should be admitted starting with the next session," the chief minister stated.
Rajnath Singh, the minister of defense, officially opened Samvid Gurukulam Girls Sainik School on Monday. It is the first all-girls sainik school, with approximately 870 students enrolled.
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