LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday targeted Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, questioning his alleged support for Bangladeshi infiltrators and accusing the SP and Congress of failing to address farmers’ distress, poverty, unemployment and women’s safety during their years in power.“Those who support rioters and looters, prioritise family over the state, and insult farmers, the poor, Dalits, and youth cannot bring progress,” Adityanath said. He alleged that the two parties had failed to improve the condition of farmers, generate employment for young people and ensure the welfare of the poor despite being in power for years.The chief minister also accused the opposition parties of questioning constitutional institutions and allegedly supporting Bangladeshi and Pakistani infiltrators.Targeting Akhilesh Yadav, he asked, “I ask Akhilesh Yadav, why do you have so much love for Bangladeshi infiltrators?”Earlier in the day, on the occasion of Valmiki Jayanti, Adityanath inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 48 development projects worth more than Rs 411 crore in Kanpur Nagar. The projects cover the Bilhaur and Bithoor Assembly constituencies.In a post on X, the chief minister said he would visit Maharishi Valmiki’s ‘Tapobhumi’ in Bithoor as part of the state government’s welfare and infrastructure initiatives.“On this occasion, in Bithoor, Kanpur Nagar, I will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of 48 development projects costing more than Rs 411 crore in the Bilhaur and Bithoor Assembly constituencies. At the same time, certificates will also be distributed to the beneficiaries of various public welfare schemes,” CM Adityanath posted.Adityanath also announced the launch of the GCC Innovation Summit 2026 in Lucknow, aimed at creating opportunities in global technology research and high-skilled employment for the youth.Emphasising the importance of civic infrastructure and innovation, the chief minister said the state’s vision of ‘New Uttar Pradesh’ focuses on improving basic amenities while promoting technological advancement.Meanwhile, Adityanath held a ‘Janata Darshan’ in Lucknow on Monday to hear public grievances and review complaints submitted by citizens. He interacted with people and directed officials concerned to take appropriate action to resolve their issues.During the programme, the chief minister handed over copies of the complaints to the officials present and instructed them to ensure their prompt resolution.The ‘Janata Darshan’ is a regular public outreach programme that allows citizens to approach the chief minister directly with their grievances and seek redressal.
