New Delhi: Launching a scathing attack on the opposition, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that for the previous governments, Lord Krishna and Ram used to be ‘communal’.

“Today, when it seems that society would not forgive them, they bow down and worship Lord Krishna and Ram. This victory of ideology is the biggest victory for us,” the CM said while attending the Krishnotsav programme in Mathura.
CM Yogi on Monday said that earlier neither a Chief Minister nor a minister used to send greetings to the people on festivals.

“No one used to come forward to celebrate Hindu festivals. In fact, alerts were issued that no programme will be done after 12 o’clock at night. Now, there are no such restrictions, all the festivals are celebrated with gaiety. This is the transformation that we provided to our people,” he said.

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‘Lord Ram, Krishna used to be communal for Opposition, now, they chant ‘Hare Rama Hare Krishna’

Criticizing the previous governments, he said, “Previous governments stayed away thinking of it as communal. Today, we are making cultural heritage alive. Now, New India is taking a stance.”

As many as 5,000 years ago, Lord Krishna and Radha appeared in the Braj region and the entire world realises its purity.

“Our ancestors cherished our rich tradition. One can have the vision of Banke Bihari ji here,” he said adding, “My Government’s focus has always remained on development and protecting and preserving culture.”

The Government is also putting all the efforts into boosting pilgrimage tourism and reviving cultural heritage in the Braj region.

For the first time since independence, the President and the Prime Minister visited Ayodhya and took blessings of Ram Lala. The Prime Minister of the country has given this new direction to the country, said the CM, adding, “It is the blessing of Banke Bihari Ji that his government is on the path of progress with development and technology.”

‘Our govt successfully managed COVID-19’

The world has been grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic for the past 1.5 years. But through the blessings of Shri Krishna, we successfully managed to control the second wave of COVID-19, he added.

It has only been possible with the blessings of the revered saints that our Government could declare Mathura as a municipal corporation and 7 religious places here as tourist places.

Now as per the wish of the people, Brij Teerth Vikas Parishad is working closely with the administration to make this area free from alcohol and meat.
Brijpuri is one of the seven puris of the world. In this regard, many development projects are being implemented.

Expressing his grief at the death of children due to Dengue viral fever, “It is really sad that some people tragically lost their lives due to dengue and viral fever. I have asked the officials to make sure all the medical equipment is available for the treatment of children who have been hospitalised.” He also added that all the necessary arrangements have been also made for the treatment of children.