Lucknow,

22 May (HS): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while addressing a

public meeting in Bhimpur Pokharbhinda of Deoria district on Friday, gave a

strong message regarding women's safety, law and order, and crime control. He

said that the state government is fully committed to the safety and respect of

sisters and daughters. Those who misbehave with women or commit crimes against them

will not be spared at any cost. He warned from the stage, Treat your

sisters and daughters with respect, otherwise Yamaraj will be waiting at the

next intersection. The meeting place echoed with applause and slogans

upon the Chief Minister's statement.

Chief

Minister Yogi was addressing a public gathering after inaugurating and laying

the foundation stone for 19 projects worth Rs. 655 crore. He stated that

establishing the rule of law in Uttar Pradesh is the government's top priority.

Strict action is being taken consistently against criminals and mafias. He

stated that previously, the morale of criminals was high in the state. Women

felt unsafe, but now the situation has completely changed. An atmosphere of

security has been created in the state. Criminals are showing a fear of the

law. The Chief Minister stated that to strengthen women's safety, the

government has strengthened systems such as the Anti-Romeo Squad, the Women's

Helpline, the establishment of fast-track courts, and police patrols. He asserted

that there will be no compromise on women's safety and that the perpetrators

will be punished severely.

The

Chief Minister appealed to the youth to maintain dignity and values in

society, saying that respect for women is a hallmark of Indian culture. Society

will only be strong when women are safe and respected. He directed police and

administrative officials to ensure prompt action in cases involving women and

speedy justice for victims. The Chief Minister said that the government is

paying equal attention to security and good governance along with development.

During

this, the Chief Minister also gifted the district major development projects.

The Chief Minister inaugurated eight projects worth Rs 116.54 crore and laid

the foundation stone of 11 projects worth Rs 538.91 crore. The most important

projects of the programme included Rs 292.07 crore for widening and

strengthening work of Deoria-Kasya road, and Rs 74.47 crore for widening and

strengthening work of Deoria-Hata road from Chainage 2.00 to 22.00. The Chief

Minister performed Bhoomi Pujan and foundation stone laying of both these major

road projects.

Pathardewa

Assembly Constituency includes eight projects worth Rs 475.10 crore. In these,

three projects worth Rs 25.86 crore were inaugurated and foundation stone of

five projects worth Rs 449.24 crore was laid. Whereas in Rampur Karkhana

Assembly Constituency, two projects worth Rs 66.55 crore were inaugurated and

foundation stone of two projects worth Rs 16.39 crore was laid. Deoria Assembly

Constituency includes seven projects worth Rs 97.41 crore. In these, three

projects worth Rs 24.13 crore were inaugurated and foundation stone of four

projects worth Rs 73.28 crore was laid.

A

large number of people attended the public meeting. The Chief Minister also

mentioned various development schemes and public welfare works and assured the

public that there is no place for crime and anarchy in the state. Agriculture

Minister Surya Pratap Shahi, Deoria Sadar MP, local MLA, public representatives

and administrative officials were present during the meeting.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi