Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath marks eight years of BJP governance, highlights state’s transformation

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath distributed motorized tricycles to differently-abled individuals in Gorakhpur on Tuesday. 

Earlier, he visited an exhibition showcasing public welfare schemes of both the central and state governments, marking the completion of eight years of BJP governance in Uttar Pradesh.

Reflecting on the milestone, CM Yogi praised his government’s achievements and credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership for ensuring "eight years of service, safety, and good governance." 

During a special program, he expressed gratitude to the people of Uttar Pradesh, stating, "Under the leadership of PM Modi, 8 years of service, safety, and good governance have been completed... the double-engine government of UP has completed 8 years today... I thank 25 crore people of Uttar Pradesh for their support."

Comparing the current administration with previous ones, CM Yogi said that the state once faced an "identity crisis" and struggled with infrastructure, economic challenges, and law and order issues. He highlighted the stark transformation under BJP rule. "Most of us know what the condition and identity of UP was 8 years ago. The condition of UP's infrastructure and economy 8 years ago was not hidden... There was an identity crisis in front of UP; farmers were committing suicide, youth were struggling, daughters and traders were unsafe and the people tolerated the poor economy because of riots and the collapsed law and order situation," he said.

Yogi Adityanath became Chief Minister in 2017 when BJP, contesting the elections without a CM candidate, secured a historic mandate by winning 312 out of 403 seats. The party retained power in the 2022 assembly elections, winning 255 seats, with its allies also performing strongly. This victory made him the first Chief Minister in Uttar Pradesh’s history to serve two consecutive terms.