Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Wednesday, issued a stern warning to mafias, criminals and rioters while launching a scathing attack on the opposition parties for cowering before such elements for petty political ends. 

Speaking at the district-level mega employment and loan distribution fair held at Kendriya Vidyalaya, IFFCO campus in Phulpur, Prayagraj, Chief Minister Yogi added that the opposition parties do not have the guts to run a bulldozer and will have a heart attack even at the sight of it. 

He distributed appointment letters to over 5,000 youths, and loans exceeding Rs 510 crore to 7,138 beneficiaries on the occasion. Additionally, 15,448 youths received tablets and smartphones as part of the programme.

The chief minister also inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of 407 development projects worth Rs 634 crore in Phulpur. The keys of homes allotted under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana were handed over to beneficiaries by CM Yogi. 

In a covert attack, Chief Minister Yogi said that today’s ‘Tipu’, who dreams of becoming a ‘Sultan’, used to bow before mafias. He said these leaders had tarnished the identity of Prayagraj by aligning with criminals.

Comparing the aspirations of such leaders to the fantasies of the old TV show ‘Mungerilal Ke Haseen Sapne’, he said, “When the public entrusted them with power, they left no stone unturned to jeopardise the future of the state’s youth, creating an identity crisis for young aspirants, businesses, and entrepreneurs.

Warning criminals, the chief minister remarked: “Anyone who dares to violate the dignity of women will face severe consequences, including the loss of their limbs. Ensuring the safety of every citizen is our unwavering commitment, and we will go to any lengths to uphold it.”

Yogi also highlighted the plan to appoint 40,000 youths through the Subordinate Services Selection Commission and accelerate the process of other government recruitments across the state. He remarked that this year holds special significance as the Maha Kumbh is set to be organised in Prayagraj in January, 2025 and Prayagraj will once again make a lasting impression on the global stage, he added..

He accused the opposition parties of inciting caste-based divisions and creating an identity crisis for the Prayagraj region, a centre of Vedic Sanatan culture.

CM Yogi reiterated his government's stance on protecting the future of the youth, stating that anyone who jeopardizes their future will face jail time, confiscation of property, and the removal of illegal encroachments. Women's protection homes and housing will also be established for the underprivileged.

He warned that rioters would learn the actual cost of their actions when their assets were seized and their names publicly displayed for seven generations. He described the mafia as a societal curse that must be eradicated to secure a better present and future.

The chief minister asserted that there will be no shortage of jobs for the youth in Uttar Pradesh, with over 60,000 positions available in basic, secondary, higher, technical, professional, and medical education. The recruitment process across various departments will continue to accelerate, he added.

Village Industries Minister Rakesh Sachan, Transport Minister Dayashankar Singh, Prayagraj District Panchayat Chairperson Dr VK Singh, Prayagraj Mayor Umesh Chandra Ganesh Kesarwani, Prayagraj West MLA Dr Siddharth Nath Singh along with local MLAs, MLCs, officials and others were present at the programme. A short documentary was also screened on the occasion.