Yogi Adityanath Says Land Freed From Mafia Being Used to Build Homes for Poor

On Friday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath distributed keys to 160 new flats at the Palm Paradise complex near Deoria Bypass in Gorakhpur. This initiative is part of the government's efforts to combat land mafia activities. The allotment included 80 flats for economically weaker sections (EWS) and another 80 for low-income groups (LIG).

"Last year in Prayagraj, 76 flats were built on land freed from mafia encroachment. Similarly, in Lucknow, land reclaimed from the mafia has been used to build homes for the poor. From now on, in Uttar Pradesh, the mansions of the mafia will make way for houses of the poor," he said.

Development Projects and Housing Allotment

The Chief Minister inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 50 development projects valued at ₹118 crore. He also planted a sapling during the event. Highlighting transparency in housing allotment, he mentioned that under the Gorakhpur Development Authority (GDA) scheme, priority was given to 40 displaced families while 120 families were chosen through a lottery system.

Adityanath praised the location's connectivity to Ramgarh Lake, the zoo, and Khorabar. He suggested forming housing committees to maintain high-rise buildings and their facilities. He recalled past GDA projects like Gorakh Enclave and Rapti Nagar and promised more housing schemes for various societal sections.

Prime Minister's Housing Initiatives

Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership over 11 years, four crore poor families across India have received free homes. "In Uttar Pradesh alone, more than 60 lakh poor families now have their own houses. With good intentions, come good results. When people choose a good government, development reaches even the poorest," he said.

The event saw attendance from notable figures including Gorakhpur zila panchayat chairperson Sadhna Singh and mayor Dr Manglesh Srivastava among others.

Addressing Public Concerns

Earlier that day, Adityanath held a Janata Darshan at Gorakhnath temple complex where he met over 200 attendees. He assured them that addressing public grievances remains a top priority for his government. "Don't worry, every problem will be resolved. Providing relief to every victim is the government's foremost priority," he said.

He instructed officials to handle complaints with sensitivity ensuring timely resolutions. A significant number of women attended this session handing over applications which were directed towards concerned officials for diligent handling.

Financial Aid and Legal Actions

The Chief Minister also addressed requests for financial assistance related to medical treatments assuring that funds would not be an obstacle in receiving care. Officials were directed to prepare hospital estimates promptly so aid could be released swiftly from his discretionary fund.

During interactions with attendees' children accompanying their families at Janata Darshan event; Yogi expressed affection distributing chocolates among them while emphasizing strict legal actions against land grabbing cases urging thorough investigations into persistent grievances determining accountability effectively.