Gorakhpur, Apr 19 (Reporter) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in a sharp attack on the opposition leaders on Saturday said those with authoritarian and dynastic mindsets cannot tolerate the idea of inclusive development, focusing only on personal and family gains. While addressing the inaugural session of 'Utsav Abhivyakti Ka', held at Ramgarh Tal area in Gorakhpur, the CM said, "Such individuals cannot accept the vision of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas'. People with such an ideology had imposed Emergency in 1975 and enforced censorship on the media. Even today, they continue to issue fatwas against the media from time to time." He strongly criticised previous governments for focusing only on their families and ignoring the overall development of UP. "These leaders were only concerned about their personal gains, which left the people of the state struggling for identity," he said. Yogi said that in earlier governments, farmers were forced to commit suicide, the poor died of starvation and women and traders lived in fear. He highlighted how the double-engine government has changed the face of UP. He said UP, once seen as 'BIMARU' state, is now driving the country's economy. "Before 2017, UP's economy stood at Rs 12.75 lakh crore. Today, in just eight years, it has grown to Rs 30 lakh crore. The per capita income, which was Rs 46,000 in 2017, has now risen to Rs 1.10 lakh," he said. Targeting earlier administrations, the CM said that while previous governments gave 'One District, One Mafia', his administration brought forward initiatives like 'One District, One Product' and 'One District, One Medical College'. Discussing the economic history of UP, he highlighted how the state, once a top economy at the time of India's independence, faced a decline due to the approach of successive governments. He said that in the years following 1947, UP's per capita income was above the national average, but by 2017, it had fallen to one-third of the national average. Yogi said, "It was only after 2017 that efforts were made and today UP is recognised as one of the fastest-growing economies in the country." He highlighted the major infrastructure developments made in the state, including the expansion of expressways, metro services and highways. "Before 2017, there was only one expressway in UP, but in the last eight years, six expressways have been built and work is ongoing on seven more. UP now has the largest highway network and the best interstate connectivity," he said. The CM reflected on the state's past struggles with its identity, sharing an example of how, in 2013, a Minister from UP was humiliated during an overseas visit and was denied basic facilities due to UP's negative image. "Back then, UP had such an identity crisis that people from many districts couldn't even get a room in a Dharmashala outside the state," he said. He also underscored that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for India's development was more than just a slogan. "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikasis is not just a slogan, it is a mantra of capability," he said. He highlighted that under PM Modi's leadership, India's economy has risen from the 11th to the 5th largest in the world and is set to become the 3rd largest in the next two years. Yogi stressed the importance of collaboration to overcome challenges as India moves towards becoming a 'Viksit and Atmanirbhar Bharat' by 2047, the centenary year of India’s independence. "To fulfil PM Modi's vision for a developed India, we all need to face the challenges together," he said. He reflected on the transformation of Gorakhpur, stating that before 2017, the city faced a significant identity crisis. "There was a lack of connectivity, widespread migration among the youth, the city struggled with lawlessness. Industries were closing down and the district was grappling with floods, malaria and encephalitis. At one point, Gorakhpur and eastern UP were plagued by gang wars between criminal mafias," he said. The CM said Gorakhpur's identity has been completely redefined since 2017. "Today, no one links Gorakhpur with mafias or diseases. The focus is on growth and the youth no longer need to migrate for opportunities. Gorakhpur is now recognised nationally and internationally. The city is now known for its progress in education, healthcare, business and employment, a rising hub for both education and healthcare," he said. He highlighted the changing image of Prayagraj, noting that conversations now centre on the grandeur of Maha Kumbh rather than mafia activity. He praised the city's ability to host crores of devotees, recalling that over 66 crore people attended the 45-day Maha Kumbh and lauded the administration's exceptional management and hospitality. Yogi said, "The hospitality shown to visitors, especially those from South India, was remarkable. The law and order situation during such a massive event was flawless. Despite the huge influx of people, there were no incidents of theft, kidnapping, or harassment. When everyone thinks together and acts accordingly, a model system is achieved," he said. He discussed the dire conditions before 2014, when farmer suicides and deaths from hunger among the poor were regularly making headlines. He recalled a tragic incident in 2003-04 when people from the Musahar community in Kushinagar died of starvation and despite it not being his parliamentary constituency, he personally went to the site to raise his voice for their rights. The CM explained how his government, after coming to power, implemented programmes for the Scheduled Castes and Tribes, including Musahars, Vantangiyas, Tharus, Kol, Saharias and Buksas. "These communities were provided with land deeds, ration cards, Ayushman cards, pensions and other benefits to ensure their complete empowerment," he said. He said, "Farmers no longer commit suicide. The poor no longer die of hunger. Today, 80 crore people in the country and 15 crore people in the state are receiving free rations. 10 crore people have access to Ayushman health coverage. Four crore people in the country and 60 lakh people in the state have benefitted from the PM Awas Yojana." Yogi praised the media's role in strengthening democracy. He highlighted that while the Constitution mentions only the legislature, executive and judiciary, the media has naturally taken on the role of the fourth pillar of democracy. He acknowledged that during the Emergency, both constitutional institutions and the media were under attack. "The media responded by printing blank pages, signaling that they would not remain silent in the face of attempts to suppress their voice," he said. The CM pointed out the significant changes in the media landscape over the last 20 years. From print to visual and now digital and social media, he said that social media can be like an 'unbridled horse', causing havoc through 'deep fakes' and manipulated content...////...