NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has time and again advocated for "bulldozer action" against criminals and stated that such decisions require both capability and commitment.
On Saturday, his supporters extended the symbolism by attending his public rally on a bulldozer, in Mainpuri, an Samajwadi Party stronghold since 1996.
In a video shared by news agency ANI, the supporters were seen attending the chief minister's rally on bulldozer.
Also read: Homes destroyed, laws ignored; Can SC put an end to ‘bulldozer justice’? The UP CM addressed the rallies in Mainpuri, Azamgarh and Kanpur where he said that the "message of the people is clear - we will not be divided, we will remain united and remain good; we will remain united and remain safe."
He also said that the people of Mainpuri are going to rise above nepotism and will reject Samajwadi Party and make the 'lotus' of development bloom.
Earlier today, he launched a book festival at Gomti Riverfront Park in Lucknow's Jiamau area. The Gomti Book Festival, organised jointly by the National Book Trust and Lucknow Development Authority, will be held at the park built along the Gomti River till November 17.
To encourage reading habits amongst children, the chief minister urged them to purchase at least one book from the fair, PTI reported.
Adityanath voiced his worries about the digital era's increasing influence, noting that young people today spend approximately six hours daily on smartphones and other digital devices.
Also read: J’khand needs UP’s bulldozer model to root out mafia, bring in devpt, says YogiHe stated, "If this time is used in some productive work, then it can be beneficial for both the society and youth. We should use technology but not become its slaves."
Highlighting India's traditional knowledge systems, he emphasised the profound importance of the 'shruti' tradition. He mentioned that sages documented knowledge at sacred locations such as Naimisharanya, which transformed it into a pilgrimage destination.
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