Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath felicitates former President Ram Nath Kovind during the release of his autobiography in Lucknow on Wednesday
Speaking at the launch of his autobiography in Lucknow, Kovind said the state had gained fresh momentum after the BJP formed govt in 2017.
“The chief minister has resolved to make UP a USD 1 trillion economy and has given unprecedented momentum to efforts to transform the state into Uttam Pradesh,” he said. Highlighting major infrastructure projects, including expressways, airports and metro networks, Kovind said connectivity across the state had improved significantly. Recalling lessons from his youth, Kovind said his father prioritised the education of his sons over retaining the family’s agricultural land. My journey from Paraunkh to Rashtrapati Bhavan was not merely a personal achievement, but a triumph of the Indian Republic, the ideals of the Constitution and the aspirations of crores of Indians,” he said.
He added that effective implementation of welfare schemes was ensuring that the benefits of development reached rural families and the last person in society, in line with the spirit of Antyodaya. “I inherited values such as honesty, compassion, generosity and a sense of justice from my father. Lucknow: Former President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday praised UP govt for the development achieved over the past decade, citing improved law and order and good governance under chief minister Yogi Adityanath .