Lucknow, 15 Aug

(HS): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath raised the flag twice on

Friday, first at his official house, 5 Kalidas Marg and later at the Vidhan

Sabha Bhawan grounds, paying respect to freedom warriors and heroic sons of the

country who gave their lives for India's security. In his speech, he highlighted the successes

of both his government and the Narendra Modi government at the Centre during

the previous eight and eleven year’s repectively, as well as launched a harsh

attack on the opposition. On this

occasion, he advocated for the abolition of poverty in Uttar Pradesh and the

creation of a trillion-dollar economy. Chief

Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that today marks the 78th anniversary of the

country's independence. “We extend our heartfelt congratulations and best

wishes to everyone. Independence is a symbol of countless sacrifices.

Independence demands sacrifices from all of us. This fight for independence

that went on for a long time in the country bore fruit under the decisive

leadership of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. On this occasion, I bow

to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, and pay my humble tribute to all

those great freedom fighters, revolutionaries, known and unknown brave

soldiers, and the brave soldiers who protected the borders of the country after

the independence of the country, and all the soldiers who made their supreme

contribution for the internal security of the country,” he remarked.

Chief Minister

Yogi said that recently the whole country has seen the successful

implementation of India's strength and power through Operation Sindoor under

the leadership and guidance of Prime Minister Modi. “I salute all those

soldiers who have strengthened the unity and integrity of India by defeating

the enemy despite adverse circumstances. When our soldier is vigilant towards

the borders of the country, gives his best contribution, then we can sleep

peacefully. Only then the country can see those golden dreams of development on

which a strong India is built,” he opined.

The Chief Minister

said that you have seen this journey of the last 78 years. “Experienced it and

heard this saga through the national festivals of the country. Remember,

independence does not mean freedom. Independence cannot mean hierarchy either.

Independence means a great festival for every Indian to be determined with his

duties. What is our national duty, what is our duty towards ourselves, towards

society, towards the country, if every citizen starts discharging his duty

honestly, and then we will be able to see the fulfillment of Prime Minister

Modi's resolution of developed India. India will be the biggest power in the

world in 2047 with strength. Remember, 11 years ago India was the 11th

largest economy in the world but due to the well planned efforts of Prime

Minister Modi, today it has emerged as the fourth largest economy in the world.

Today India has capability. India has power. The world has felt India's

Swadeshi and Make in India, when the Brahmos missile made in Lucknow has

defeated the enemy. Brothers and sisters, whether it is indigenous drone or

missile, India is progressing rapidly in the defense sector and aerospace

sector. Prime Minister Modi has called for making India a developed country.

Whether it is an item of daily use or an item to be gifted to a guest, if we

buy indigenous products prepared by our artisans and craftsmen, then our

country will prosper. India's money will be for India. This will become a model

to present India's capabilities to the world,” he added.

Chief Minister

attacked the opposition: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while counting the

achievements of his 8-year tenure, also attacked the opposition. He said that

this is the same Uttar Pradesh where neither the daughter nor the businessman

was safe. The atmosphere used to get worse after sunset. Today Uttar Pradesh

has emerged as a new model in law and order. Uttar Pradesh has not only emerged

as a model of security but also shows how one can be riot-free and achieve

success. Today Uttar Pradesh is moving fast in the same direction.

Eight and a half

lakh jobs given: Chief Minister Yogi said that important work has been done to

provide jobs to the youth of Uttar Pradesh. Eight and a half lakh youth have

been given jobs. Work has been done to connect more than one crore 62 lakh

youth with the MSME sector. Uttar Pradesh has established itself as the best

destination for investment. Today, if you ask any entrepreneur where he wants

to invest, he will say UP. If any state can become the dream destination for

investment, it is Uttar Pradesh. You must have seen that earlier entrepreneurs

used to think of migrating from Uttar Pradesh. Now an investment of 45 lakh

crores is coming. Out of that, an investment of 15 lakh crores has landed on

the ground. The possibility of employment has also developed.

Moving towards

becoming a state with a trillion dollar economy: If India will become a five

trillion dollar economy in 2027, then Uttar Pradesh is working fast to achieve

the target of one trillion dollar economy. 8 years ago, the per capita income

of Uttar Pradesh was 43000. Despite facing a pandemic like Covid for 3 years,

Uttar Pradesh has succeeded in increasing its GSDP from 13 to 19 lakh crores in

these 8 years. The growth rate of the state is moving in a better direction

than the national growth rate. Today, the per capita income of Uttar Pradesh

has reached Rs. one lakh 20,000. In the coming time, we have to come at par

with the national average in every sector. For this, the people of Uttar

Pradesh will have to work together.

Everyone will have

to work together to move forward in the direction of developed India, developed

Uttar Pradesh, self-reliant India, self-dependent Uttar Pradesh. The government

is ready to work for every person in need. If someone takes one step forward,

the government is ready to work 10 steps ahead with him. On this occasion,

apart from Uttar Pradesh, artists from Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar and

other states also gave performances. Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya

Brijesh Pathak, Lucknow Mayor Sushma Kharwal, former minister, Legislative

Council member Mahendra Singh, Rajya Sabha MP Brijlal and other public

representatives and officials graced the occasion with their august presence.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi