Past govts patronised terrorists, tried to undermine Sanatan Dharma: CM
Adityanath was addressing a gathering in Saharanpur after inaugurating 15 development projects worth Rs 381 crore.
Criticising the Congress and the Samajwadi Party (SP), Adityanath accused them of 'patronising terrorists and attempting to undermine Sanatan Dharma'. He referred to the Malegaon blast case and the demolition of Ram Setu and alleged that earlier governments tried to tarnish the reputation of Hindu leaders and India's cultural heritage.
The CM remarked that the 'double engine government' is 'not a buffalo cart but a bullet train.'
He emphasised Saharanpur's spiritual roots, identifying it as the 'sacred land of Maa Shakumbhari and Mata Tripuri Bala Sundari.' He announced that the construction of Maa Shakumbhari University has been completed and its official inauguration would take place soon. He also shared plans for the Maa Shakumbhari Corridor and an elevated road to improve all-weather access to the pilgrimage site.
The CM also spoke about the beautification of the ashram of Jahar Veer Goga, a warrior saint who resisted foreign invaders 900 years ago and attained samadhi here after meeting Baba Gorakhnath. He noted that the ashram has now been transformed into a cultural site.
Adityanath said that his government is committed to ensuring a balance between development and the preservation of cultural heritage.
He announced that under the Smart City Mission, all municipal bodies at district headquarters across the state will be developed as smart cities.
He said that the travel time between Saharanpur and Delhi has now been reduced to just three hours.
The Chief Minister announced that women will be able to travel free of cost on buses on August 8, 9 and 10 as part of Raksha Bandhan celebrations. The Chief Minister called upon the public to organise Tiranga Yatras and collectively sing the National Anthem on August 15, in honour of Independence Day.
Adityanath handed over certificates of appreciation, demo cheques, as well as keys to houses and tractors to beneficiaries of several government schemes.
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