Jaunpur, March 9 (Reporter) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that the sole goal in 2024 was to elect the Narendra Modi government at the centre and urged people to reaffirm their allegiance to the Prime Minister in the Lok Sabha election. The CM was addressing a public meeting after unveiling the statue of Maharana Pratap and launching 256 development projects worth Rs 899 crores here, related to roads, drinking water and overall development on the occasion. Besides, he provided beneficiaries of various schemes with keys, cheques, tablets and laptops. Yogi highlighted the fulfilment of long-standing demands of people through a triple engine government by giving decisive victory to Manorma Maurya in the municipal elections. He assured the residents that upon his return, he would inaugurate the development projects. Yogi said, "When the country celebrates the centenary of independence, we need to envision the kind of India we desire. PM Modi had pledged the five resolutions for a developed India. It is also a commitment to permanently end the remnants of slavery. Maharana Pratap stands as a great hero who broke the chains of slavery. He had declared that he would rather eat grass, but never bow to foreign rule." The Chief Minister said that even after centuries, the valour of national heroes like Maharana Pratap, Chhatrapati Shivaji, Guru Gobind Singh and Rani Lakshmi Bai make every Indian proud. "The statue of Maharana Pratap symbolises the same spirit of self-respect that inspires us to walk the path of nationalism," he said. Yogi said that the land of Jaunpur is known for its hard working people. "The people here have earned recognition for their perfumes and imarti through hard work and dedication. The residents of this place have excelled in various fields and showcased their talent through entrepreneurship," he said. Attacking the opposition, the CM asked the people whether the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Kashi could have been built if there was not a double-engine government at the center and in the state. He mentioned how the opposition opposed events like Jalabhishek in Kashi. Yogi said that riots were organised before festivals in the country. "Today, the government encourages and supports peaceful celebrations of festivals, ensuring security. The government does not tolerate any mischief under the guise of security and those who attempt such actions will have to pay the price," he said. He emphasised that the country has undergone a transformation, witnessing the emergence of a new India. "While in the past, there were clashes over chanting "Jai Shri Ram," now the world is coming to witness the Ayodhya pilgrimage. Through Modi ji's Guaranteed Welfare Scheme, every section of the society is being given the benefits of welfare schemes and the guarantee of livelihood," Yogi said. The CM informed that Jaunpur is witnessing an investment of Rs 3,300 crores due to an improved security environment. "The setting up of an STPI is underway. The construction of the four lane ring road is in progress. Bridges are being built over the Gomti River and beautification of intersections is taking place. Every poor person is being provided with ration, and through the One District, One Product initiative, efforts are being made to gain global recognition for local products," he said. Yogi said, "Clean drinking water is reaching every household, and every underprivileged person is benefiting from the Ayushman scheme. During the COVID-19 pandemic, those whose parents were affected by the disease are receiving pensions, allowances, and educational facilities from the government." He said that Atal Residential Schools have been set up for the children of labourers and similar schools are planned in every district. "The construction of the Uma Nath Singh Government Medical College is in its final phase. The dream of having a medical college in Jaunpur is now a reality. This is the strength of the double engine government," Yogi said. He said that renowned poet Shyam Narayan Pandey from Mau, near Jaunpur, eloquently showcased Maharana Pratap's courage and valour to the world through his work on Haldighati. "Whenever he recited Haldighati during poetry gatherings, it ignited enthusiasm worldwide. These remarkable individuals, through their connection with the masses, infused life into words and celebrated emotions," the Chief Minister said...////...