Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday spoke to News18 where he touched upon a variety of subjects, from the upcoming Delhi elections to Mahakumbh to Bangladeshi infiltrators.
Here are the key takeaways from the exclusive interview:
Taking a jibe at the Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government, Yogi said, “There is a big difference between UP’s Bharatiya Janata Party government and Delhi’s AAP government. They are turning Bangladeshi infiltrators into voters for their political gains while we have made UP the biggest investment hub in India and given employment to thousands of youth.”
When asked how the central government plans to reclaim land taken by the Waqf Board and why he calls it a “mafia board”, the chief minister said, “I had to make this statement when claims started coming from the Waqf Board regarding Ayodhya, Kashi, Prayagraj, Sambhal, and various other places, asserting that the land in question belonged to the Waqf. So, I began examining old revenue records, and after thoroughly reviewing them, the findings became clear. We were able to determine that their claims were false.”
When asked about the Opposition’s narrative that the NDA-led central government is misusing the Constitution, Yogi said, “The INDI Alliance carried out significant misinformation campaigns funded by foreign money. They spread propaganda about the Constitution being changed and reservations being abolished. Using social media as their tool, they misled the public. However, after the elections, the public realized the truth.
“In Haryana, BJP successfully formed the government in the assembly elections. Similarly, in Maharashtra, the NDA managed to form a government in the assembly. In Uttar Pradesh, out of 9 seats, BJP won 7, and the India Alliance was limited to just 2. The public has understood their reality,” he added.
With the Delhi elections slated for February 5, the AAP and BJP alike have launched a slew of welfare schemes for people of the national capital including monetary assistance for women, free electricity, etc.
Regarding this, the chief minister said, “I believe we need to work with a long-term vision. There is nothing wrong with implementing welfare schemes, but it would be better if they are performance-based.”
“The world has faced significant crises, and during the pandemic, India stood out as the only stable economy. India has given the message of karma (action) to the world. This stability must be maintained; otherwise, it won’t take long for things to falter. Welfare schemes should be implemented based on performance criteria.”
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