PM Modi extend birthday greetings to UP CM Yogi Adityanath, prays for "long and healthy life"
New Delhi, June 5
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended birthday wishes to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, praying for his "long and healthy life."
In an 'X' post, PM Modi praised CM Yogi's leadership, stating that he has always focused on improving the quality of life for people and ensuring all-around growth.
"Best wishes to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath Ji on his birthday. His work towards the state's progress is noteworthy. He has always focused on improving the quality of life for people and ensuring all-round growth. Praying for his long and healthy life," PM Modi said.
Replying to PM Modi's " affectionate and heart-touching" wishes, CM Yogi said that his guidance and trust are an inexhaustible source of continuous inspiration and energy for him.
"Heartfelt thanks to the esteemed Prime Minister for the affectionate and heart-touching good wishes. Your guidance, trust, and 'affectionate strength' in the journey of building 'Developed Uttar Pradesh' are my capital. This is an inexhaustible source of continuous inspiration and energy for me," said CM Yogi.
Meanwhile, on the occasion of his birthday, CM Yogi planted a sapling under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative in Lucknow. Speaking during the event, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister extended greetings on World Environment Day, stressing the serious environmental concerns being faced by the world. He further termed the ongoing changes in the environment as a man made disaster.
"Today is World Environment Day; I extend my heartfelt greetings to all of you... The entire world is currently grappling with serious environmental concerns... We are witnessing the adverse effects of this environmental change... This is a man-made disaster, and the solution to this problem must also be found by humans. While fulfilling their obligations towards Earth, we initiated a campaign, 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam', for every citizen," said CM Yogi.
Highlighting the efforts taken by the Uttar Pradesh government during his nine-year tenure, the Chief Minister stated that a total of 242 crore saplings have been planted during this period.
"It is our good fortune that UP, which has undertaken a massive plantation drive of over 242 crore saplings in the last 9 years, is continuing this legacy today on World Environment Day with the launch of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' program. I call upon all these school students to successfully advance this campaign... On the occasion of 'Van Mahotsav', the UP government urges every resident of the state to plant at least one tree in their mother's name and participate in this major initiative. To support this, the Forest Department has prepared over 50 crore saplings; today, we are moving forward with a target of planting 5 crore trees," CM Yogi added.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Nice political gesture from PM Modi, but let's be honest – UP still has huge challenges with law and order, especially for women. Planting trees is good, but I hope CM Yogi's next year focuses more on safety and basic governance. Just saying what many in Lucknow feel. 🤔
What a perfect example of leadership continuity! PM Modi and CM Yogi share a vision for a developed India. The way CM Yogi acknowledged PM's 'affectionate strength' shows their mutual respect. And 242 crore saplings? That's incredible – UP is leading the way in environmental action. 🌳🇮🇳
It's refreshing to see leaders acknowledge environmental issues as a 'man-made disaster'. The 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative is a creative way to get people involved in tree planting. If all states followed UP's example of planting 50 crore saplings, India's green cover would transform!
Happy Birthday CM Yogi! While I appreciate the tree planting drive, I wish he'd also focus on cleaning the Ganga – it's still very polluted in many parts of UP. But yes, acknowledging that environmental change is man-made is a good step. Let's hope actions match words. 😊
The PM-CM bond is admirable. Both are doing their bit for India's progress. That 242 crore saplings figure is mind-boggling – UP is literally creating forests! But I hope they also ensure these saplings survive and aren't just numbers on paper. Real impact matters.
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