"Congress, SP have conceded defeat in half the battle": Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi

Shahjahanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 8 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took a dig at the Congress and Samajwadi Party (SP) on Wednesday and said that parties have conceded defeat in half the battle since the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reached halfway towards achieving the goal of 'Abki Baar, 400 Paar.'
Addressing a public meeting here, Chief Minister Yogi said, "Half of the Lok Sabha seats have already undergone voting in the ongoing elections. We (BJP) have reached halfway towards achieving our goal of 'Abki Baar, 400 Paar.'
"The 2024 elections appear poised to make history. The setback is evident on the faces of Congress and SP suggests their acknowledgement of defeat in half the battle. Our history bears witness, no matter how big and powerful someone may be, if they are 'Ramdrohis', their downfall is certain. These elections are between 'Ram Bhakts' and 'Ramdrohis'," CM Yogi added.
In his address to the public, CM Yogi also appealed to the public to vote in support of BJP candidate Arun Kumar Sagar from the Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha seat and Arvind Kumar Singh, the candidate from the Dadraul Vidhansabha seat.
Highlighting the achievements of the BJP over the past decade, the Chief Minister said that today India's honour has increased, borders are secure, terrorism and Naxalism have been completely controlled, and various development projects have been completed, adding that a medical college has also been constructed in Shahjahanpur.
The Chief Minister emphasized, "A secure environment has been guaranteed for every citizen. Uttar Pradesh has experienced no riots in the last seven years, and curfews have not been imposed. Currently, the Kanwar Yatra commences with great enthusiasm. Mafia and criminals are now pleading for mercy. Nowadays, our youth hold tablets instead of guns. Every daughter is now safeguarded, and every farmer, the backbone of our food supply, is content."
"In addition, a magnificent Ram temple is constructed in Ayodhya, while Kashi Vishwanath Dham adorns Varanasi. Plans are underway for a ropeway installation at Hanumat Dham in Shahjahanpur. A grand museum has been built in honour of the great heroes of 'Kakori Train Action'. These remarkable achievements are attributed to the visionary and effective leadership of Prime Minister Modi," he added.
The Chief Minister offered prayers to Bajrangbali of Hanumat Dham and Lord Parshuram's Dham and paid tribute to the great heroes of Kakori Train Action, Pandit Ram Prasad Bismil, Ashfaqullah Khan and Thakur Roshan Singh.
State government ministers Suresh Khanna, Jitin Prasad, JPS Rathore, former Union Minister Krishna Raj, MP Mithilesh Kumar, MP candidate Arun Kumar Sagar, BJP candidate in Dadraul Assembly by-election Arvind Kumar Singh, District President KC Mishra among other dignitaries were present on the occasion. (ANI)