At Panchayat Aaj Tak in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that everyone knows who is the CM face of BJP in UP, adding that the party will win the elections with a huge mandate. CM Yogi Adityanath also responded to the allegations of polarization and said that the farming community and Brahmins are not angry with the party. Part:
Q: We will talk again when the results are out. What will be the BJP rally? Are you sure that you will take oath as the Chief Minister?
On that day BJP will move towards forming the government with a thumping mandate. Our focus is on elections. BJP is fighting on the issues of nationalism, development and good governance. We want to continue our work. It is not important who becomes the chief minister. BJP’s victory is important. Everyone knows who is the CM face. There is no room left for discussion.
Read | Everyone knows who is the CM face of BJP in 2022 UP elections: Yogi Adityanath in Panchayat Aaj Tak
Question: What is that job that will make people return to you?
We have done what we promised in 2017. We have changed the perception of the state in the matter of law and order. It is a model for other states. People had fled. They’re back. Now criminals are fleeing. Daughters are safe. Those who went to Delhi and Mumbai for education have come back. Everyone is safe and there is growth for all. Criminals who had political patronage are facing our bulldozers.
Question: Voting will start from western UP. Has the farmers’ anger been resolved?
The kind of work done for the farmers under the leadership of Modi ji in the last five years has never been done before. Not even in the last 50 years. The farmers were not angry, they are not angry now and they will never be angry. They are getting good price for their produce. We cleared the dues of sugarcane farmers and opened closed sugar mills. In the Panchayat elections, farmer leader Rakesh Tikait could not save his own seat. A person whose credibility has always been questionable, no matter what.
Q: Who is your main challenger?
Whatever is in front of us. The Mahagathbandhan was formed in 2019 and it collapsed. The aunt’s elephant trampled the babua. UP has accepted nationalism by rejecting the politics of dynasty.
Q: But no party returned to power in UP
that’s why I’m here. People also said that if any CM of UP visits Noida, he does not complete the term. But I have successfully completed mine. The same was said about Bijnor. I said that I would definitely go there. I am here to bust these myths. We don’t care about the chair; We work for the people.
Question: Many people came to Akhilesh Yadav’s rallies
His rallies had 8-10,000 people. There were 4 lakh people in BJP’s rallies. The media did not show it properly. The same difference will be seen in the election results as well.
Q: Have they made good alliances? Like the RLD ones?
Last time also RLD was with him. In 2019, SP, BSP, Congress, RLD were all together. This time he is fighting mostly alone.
Q: It starts with development. But now there are allegations of polarization
We developed for five years. Elections were not held in 2020 when the foundation stone of Ram temple was laid. In 2018, the PM had laid the foundation stone of Kashi Vishwanath Dham. Was there an election? There was no election in 2018 when PM launched Jal Jeevan Mission. Nationalism has two aspects: cultural and national security. We have said that we will not settle there. They opened fire on Ram devotees and withdrew the cases registered against the terrorists. This is the character of SP and BSP. Is it polarizing to speak on these issues?
Q: You talk about 80% vs 20%…
80 vs 20 is a reality. This poll is actually about 80 percent versus 20 percent. Let the results come on March 10. BJP will form the government with a thumping mandate. On the other hand, there will be a contest between Congress, SP, BSP on the remaining 20 percent. These 20 percent are going to oppose the grand development of Ramjanmabhoomi, Kashi Vishwanath Dham, Mathura-Vrindavan. These are the people who sympathize with criminals, mafia and terrorists. I am not talking about any particular community. Those who are anti-Hindu are anti-nationals.
Read | ’80 vs 20 is a reality’: Yogi Adityanath on UP polls | Panchayat Aaj Tak
Q: Are Brahmins also a part of this 20%? they are said to be angry
Brahmins are not angry. They are intellectuals, they show direction to the society. Can Brahmins get angry with Ramjanmabhoomi, Kashi Vishwanath Dham? Can they be annoyed by the marriage of poor girls? With free ration?
Question: It is said that the government did not take action against Ajay Mishra Teni because he did not want Brahmins to be angry
In the Lakhimpur Kheri case, the government has taken action as per the law. We haven’t hesitated. But you cannot frame someone who was not at the location of the incident. The Supreme Court is monitoring the matter. You cannot hang someone before the investigation is over. Agencies are investigating the matter on merit basis.
Question: Does Lord Rama appear in your dreams?
Of course. Who else could be in his dreams? Lord Rama and Lord Krishna both bless us.
Question: But Akhilesh ji sees Lord Krishna in his dream
Lord Krishna appears in his dream to curse Akhilesh ji. After coming to power, he started rioting from Kosi-Kalan. His tenure ended with the riots in Mathura. Lord Krishna would appear in his dream to curse him.
On Election Commission’s ban on physical rallies and road shows till January 15
Parties claiming to be well equipped for virtual campaigning are now seeking the help of the Election Commission. We are ready for whatever guidelines the Election Commission will issue. If this [rallies] Physiologically, we will return to the ground. If it is virtual then we will go in front of people virtually.
On Congress’s announcement that it will field women candidates on 40 percent of the seats
They won’t even be able to find candidates. How will they field women candidates on 40 per cent seats? Uttar Pradesh is full of possibilities and aspirations. It should become the number one state of the country.