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CM Yogi Adityanath accused the Samajwadi Party of fostering ties with Mumbai's D Company under the guise of development. He inaugurated the Gorakhpur Link Expressway, emphasizing improved law and order in Azamgarh. The BJP government has prioritized infrastructure, with 16 airports now operational in UP. The expressway is expected to drive economic growth in eastern Uttar Pradesh.

Key Points: Yogi Adityanath Slams SP Over D Company Links in Azamgarh

  • Yogi links SP to Mumbai underworld D Company
  • Claims past regimes looted expressway projects
  • Highlights UP's infrastructure and law & order progress
  • Gorakhpur Link Expressway to boost eastern UP economy
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CM Yogi slams opposition for 'nexus with D Company' in the name of development

UP CM Yogi accuses Samajwadi Party of ties with D Company during Gorakhpur Link Expressway inauguration in Azamgarh.

"Earlier, in the name of development, these people nurtured D Company. Our government has reserved tickets to hell for such people. - CM Yogi Adityanath"

Azamgarh, June 20

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while inaugurating the Gorakhpur Link Expressway in Salarpur, Azamgarh on Friday, launched a scathing attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP), accusing it of having links with Mumbai’s notorious underworld outfit, D Company, under the guise of development.

Without naming anyone directly, CM Yogi said, “This is the same Azamgarh that made him MP, yet he couldn’t build even a university or an expressway. In 2016, they floated tenders for a 110-meter-wide expressway, but those involved looted the project and now pretend to be honest.”

Accusing previous regimes of compromising security, Yogi said, “Earlier, in the name of development, these people nurtured D Company. Our government has reserved tickets to hell for such people. Anyone who poses a threat to public security will have their ticket booked in advance.”

He asserted that the double-engine government of the BJP is working towards making India a developed nation by 2047.

“Eight years ago, people feared even taking the name of Azamgarh. Today, it is a symbol of mainstream development,” he said, adding that law and order and safety for citizens, especially women and businessmen, have greatly improved in Azamgarh.

Highlighting the state’s progress, CM Yogi said Uttar Pradesh is creating a unique synergy between ‘Virasat’ (tradition) and ‘Vikas’ (development).

“The grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya, redevelopment of Kashi Vishwanath Dham, Maa Vindhyavasini Dham, Chitrakoot Dham, and the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj are all testaments to this.”

He further emphasised the rapid growth in infrastructure. “Before 2017, UP had just two airports. Today, there are 16, with four of them upgraded to international standards. We are creating opportunities so that our youth can get employment within the state.”

The 91.35-km-long Gorakhpur Link Expressway connects Jaitpur on NH-27 in Gorakhpur to the Purvanchal Expressway in Salarpur, Azamgarh. It is a fully access-controlled four-lane expressway -- expandable to six lanes -- passing through Gorakhpur, Sant Kabir Nagar, Ambedkar Nagar, and Azamgarh districts of Uttar Pradesh.

Constructed at a total cost of Rs 7,283.28 crore (including land acquisition), the expressway has been built in two phases.

The first phase was built from Jaitpur (Gorakhpur) to Phulwaria (Ambedkar Nagar) -- 48.317 km.

The second phase was built from Phulwaria to Salarpur (Azamgarh) -- 43.035 km

The expressway is expected to significantly boost connectivity and economic growth in eastern Uttar Pradesh.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
CM Yogi is absolutely right about the development transformation in UP! 🚀 The expressway projects are game-changers for eastern UP. Remember how bad the law & order situation was before 2017? Now even Azamgarh is becoming a development hub. Credit where it's due!
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Priya M.
While infrastructure development is commendable, making serious allegations without concrete proof doesn't suit a CM's office. Development should be the focus, not political mudslinging. Let's see if these projects actually benefit common people or just contractors.
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Amit S.
The Gorakhpur Link Expressway is a much-needed project! Eastern UP has been neglected for decades. Finally seeing some real vikas in Purvanchal. Hope this creates jobs for local youth and reduces migration to other states. UP is changing for sure!
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Neha T.
Good to see focus on both infrastructure and cultural heritage. But I wish there was equal emphasis on education and healthcare. Building expressways is great, but what about schools and hospitals? That's real development too.
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Vikram J.
From 2 airports to 16 in just few years - that's impressive! UP is finally getting the infrastructure it deserves. Hope this development reaches all sections of society, not just urban areas. Rural UP needs attention too.
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Sunita P.
As someone from Azamgarh, I can confirm the security situation has improved. But development should be inclusive. Hope the expressway benefits local farmers and small businesses, not just big corporations. Also, need to see actual employment data for youth.
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Rajiv B.

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