Bijnor (UP), Apr 13 (Reporter) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that the criminalisation of politics and the protection of mafia-like elements are major obstacles to development. Addressing a public meeting in favour of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Moradabad Lok Sabha constituency Kunwar Sarvesh Singh, the CM recounted the tragic 1980 Moradabad riot, where numerous lives were lost. He said that details of this incident remained suppressed until 2017 when his investigation exposed the individuals behind the violence. "Innocent traders, Hindus and Sikhs were killed as a result of the violence, and no one was held accountable," he said. Yogi said that there was an anti-Sikh riot in Saharanpur in 2016, but the rioters are now hiding and begging for their lives. "BJP has given a model of development and good governance. Today there is no curfew, no riot in UP, everything is fine here. Curfew has been replaced by Kanwar Yatra," he said. Urging voters of Moradabad to give PM Modi a third term, he pointed out that neither development nor welfare for the poor were priorities for Congress, Samajwadi Party (SP) and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). "They seemed to think it was their right to manipulate public faith. By aligning with criminals and mafia elements, they compromised the safety of the public, particularly women and businessmen. The BJP government stands by its promises and actions. Now, the mafia and criminals either languish in jail or rot in hell," he said. The CM asserted that no one dares to threaten women or businessmen anymore, understanding the repercussions. "Only the BJP can ensure such security. Those who used to bow down to the mafia cannot offer this level of protection. The once-celebrated mafia bosses are now looked down upon. Their circumstances have changed so drastically that, it's said, they'd rather sell vegetables than encroach on others' land," he said. He emphasised that every individual in Moradabad, whether a farmer, youth, woman or businessman, is secure because a government prioritising their welfare is in power in Delhi and Lucknow. He emphasised the consequences of decisions. Yogi said, "Good decisions yield positive outcomes, while bad ones have repercussions. Some politicians used to refrain from saying 'Bharat Maa ki Jai' and avoided actions that might appease the Hindu community. However, it's imperative to prevent anyone from tampering with India's faith." Highlighting the improvements since 2014, he mentioned that previously, many impoverished people in the country faced starvation. "Now, 80 crore underprivileged individuals receive ration support. Earlier, a single illness could devastate a family financially. In UP, we have made arrangements that if someone who does not have an Ayushman card, an MP, MLA, or even a common man writes a letter, money is sent directly to his account. Our goal is to ensure no one is denied healthcare due to financial constraints," he said. The CM said, "In the country, 10 crore people have received free cooking gas cylinders. In UP to ensure that festivals like Holi and Diwali are celebrated joyfully, we've decided to provide an additional free cylinder to households," he said. He noted the setting up of a medical college in Moradabad, expressing pleasure at the city's growing involvement in developmental initiatives. "A world-class university is set to be established here, providing employment opportunities for the youth. Additionally, a medical college named after Maharaja Vidur is under construction in Bijnor. When you step into the tiger's territory, you must emulate the tiger's spirit. Furthermore, plans are underway to develop a top-notch eco-tourism center in Amangarh," he said...////...