CM: Kanpur made ‘kattas’ in SP rule, now a def corridor node coming up

Kanpur: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that while ‘kattas’ (country-made pistols) were manufactured in Kanpur during the Samajwadi Party (SP) government, a new node of the Defence Corridor is currently being built here.Addressing a public rally in support of BJP mayoral candidate Pramila Pandey in city’s Kidwai Nagar locality, the CM said, “As the country’s centre for defence production, Kanpur is establishing a new identity.”He highlighted the development the city is witnessing. “While the city was formerly known for curfews, its airport is now ready. It is going to be inaugurated this month. The Greenfield Express Highway between Lucknow-Kanpur is creating a new identity. The enhanced connectivity of Kanpur has contributed to increasing its productivity,” he said. He also said that under PM Narendra Modi’s guidance, Kanpur received metro rail services in December 2021.