Gorakhpur, May 10 (Reporter) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday came down strongly on both the Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress for their party leaders' statements on the construction of the Shri Ram temple in Ayodhya. Addressing an election rally held after the nomination of MP and BJP candidate Ravi Kishan Shukla for the Gorakhpur in Mahant Digvijaynath Park, the CM said, "The opposition leaders, who seemed disheartened until the third phase of voting, have begun commenting on Lord Ram. Some have deemed the Ram temple 'useless', while others question its public benefit. Those who support terrorists will undoubtedly feel bad about the Ram temple." He said, "Had the opposition, when in power, implemented stringent measures against those responsible for the terrorist attacks on Ram Janmabhoomi, similar to the current measures being implemented nationwide and against organised crime in Uttar Pradesh, then incidents like the terrorist attacks on Sankatmochan Temple and district court could have been prevented." Yogi emphasised that the lenient approach towards terrorism had resulted in the loss of thousands of lives in these attacks. "The third phase of the Lok Sabha elections has now reached a point where the opposition has conceded its defeat. "Congress, SP, and BSP have all acknowledged their loss. With three phases completed, elections have taken place for 285 seats, accounting for half of the country," he said. He said, "I had the opportunity to visit nine states during the election campaign. A unified voice echoes throughout the country of Ek Baar Phir Modi Sarkaar. "For the nation's people, 'Ramraj' is the panacea to all problems, and this vision of Ramraj prompts them to choose the Modi government repeatedly." Emphasising that under the leadership of PM Modi, this vision of Ramraj is materialising across the entire nation, the CM said, "Today's India, led by PM Modi upholds respect, security, development and welfare for the underprivileged. Every household has access to clean water, electricity, and cooking gas." He credited the positive transformation in the country not only to PM Modi but also to the electorate, as it was their votes in 2014 that enabled Modi ji to work wonders and pave the way for a new India. Highlighting that significant strides have been made in welfare schemes. "Today, 80 crore people in the country receive rations without bias," he said. Yogi pointed out that 12 crore farmers now benefit from the Kisan Samman Nidhi, a stark contrast to the distressing conditions that previously led to farmer suicides. "Notable progress includes the construction of toilets in 12 crore households, the provision of LPG connections to 10 crore homes through the Ujjwala scheme, and the construction of four crore homes, with Gorakhpur alone witnessing the construction of one lakh houses," he said. He underscored the significance of the ongoing parliamentary election and said that it goes beyond ordinary politics. He said, "It is a crucial opportunity for all citizens to contribute to shaping a developed and self-reliant India. This election is not just about the BJP, but about a collective endeavour to empower women, youth, farmers, businessmen and all segments of society towards self-reliance," he said. The CM said that the developmental strides in Gorakhpur are so extensive that enumerating them would be exhaustive. He cited landmarks such as AIIMS, a fertilizer factory, Ramgarhtal, four-lane and six-lane roads, AYUSH University, Pipraich Sugar Mill, and Sainik School. While addressing the public meeting, he expressed his enthusiasm and said that despite his ongoing campaigning across the state and the nation, he plans to organise a roadshow in Gorakhpur city before the final day. He emphasised that it is the responsibility of the people in Gorakhpur to ensure that the BJP candidate wins the election with twice the number of votes compared to the previous election...////...