UP CM Yogi Adityanath Inaugurates Deen Dayal Upadhyay Smriti Mahotsav In Mathura

CM Yogi Adityanath Inaugurates Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Smriti Mahotsav in Mathura
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday inaugurated the Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Smriti Mahotsav in Mathura, calling Panditji’s vision the guiding force behind India’s present achievements. He remarked, “What was once considered impossible — the abrogation of Article 370, construction of the Ram Temple, free ration to 80 crore people — has been achieved under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.”
Addressing the gathering, the CM highlighted that India’s rise to the world’s fourth-largest economy reflects Pandit Deen Dayal’s Swadeshi mantra. He urged citizens to prefer indigenous products during festivals so that money circulates within the hands of farmers and artisans.
Speaking to the youth, CM Yogi showcased the CM Yuva Scheme, under which 70,000 youths have already received interest-free loans up to ₹5 lakh. He emphasized the government’s commitment to nurturing job creators through IT startups, One District One Product (ODOP) ventures, and cow-based farming initiatives.
Criticizing previous Congress-SP governments, the Chief Minister alleged they weakened Uttar Pradesh’s economy and mishandled the situation in Kashmir. He added that the current “double-engine government” has restored Uttar Pradesh as India’s second-largest economy.
The four-day festival celebrates indigenous products, women’s self-reliance models, and cow-based farming, aligning with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India).
Man Threatens CM Yogi Adityanath with Pistol in Mathura
In a separate incident in Mathura, a man was arrested for threatening Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath with a pistol. The video of the man brandishing the weapon and threatening to shoot the CM went viral during his visit to the city on Friday, prompting a swift response from security agencies.
The police traced the suspect’s house in the Mant area and surrounded it. Described as mentally disturbed, the man fled to his rooftop upon seeing the police and fired three shots into the air before being apprehended. Authorities recovered the pistol and cartridges.
An investigation into the incident is currently underway.