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Elections in Uttar Pradesh: Mayawati Criticizes Yogi Adityanath's Government
The elections for Uttar Pradesh's 403-member assembly are underway, with tight security measures in place to ensure a peaceful and fair voting process. The voting will take place in seven phases, from February 10 to March 7, and the counting of votes will happen on March 10.
The elections are being closely watched by political parties and the public alike, with one of the key figures in the political landscape, Mayawati, making significant statements. In a series of tweets in Hindi, Mayawati criticized the current Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath.
Mayawati suggested that Yogi Adityanath should have mentioned the work initiated by her government during his election campaign. She asserted that the BSP government's record in providing homes for the poor and land to the landless is exceptional. Under the Manyavar Shri Kanshi Ram Ji Shahari Garib Awas Yojana, more than one and a half lakh pucca houses were provided in just two stages.
Mayawati's statements were directed towards the people of western Uttar Pradesh and were a response to Yogi Adityanath's upcoming election in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls. She also implied that Yogi Adityanath's government should acknowledge the works of the BSP government.
However, the available search results do not explicitly detail any specific claims made by Mayawati regarding Yogi Adityanath’s living quarters or direct allegations about his tenure. Instead, the results focus on Yogi Adityanath’s political milestone of becoming the longest-serving uninterrupted Chief Minister (CM) of Uttar Pradesh, surpassing records previously held by Govind Ballabh Pant and others, including Mayawati herself.
Yogi has held office continuously for over 8 years since March 2017, whereas Mayawati served a total of about 7 years and some days across multiple terms, but not consecutively. During Mayawati’s leadership, significant decisions were made such as the acquisition of luxury government aircraft and helicopter, indicating attempts to modernize state VIP transport infrastructure.
In contrast, Yogi Adityanath’s governance, marked by political stability and continuity, has combined welfare delivery and law-and-order focus alongside a Hindutva political approach, according to political analysts.
As the elections progress, it remains to be seen how these criticisms will impact the political landscape of Uttar Pradesh and the future government of the state.
- The discourse on the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections has expanded beyond the immediate political affairs, as Mayawati raised the issue of policy and legislation during her tenure, advocating for recognition of the BSP government's exceptional work in providing homes for the poor and land to the landless.
- Amidst the backdrop of war-and-conflicts in political circles, Mayawati's criticism of Yogi Adityanath's government and her claims about the BSP's achievements in housing and land distribution have sparked conversation about migration patterns and the future socio-economic landscape in Uttar Pradesh, as the elections unfold.
