| PM Modi shatters Waqf Board's arbitrary claims on Mahakumbh land, says CM Yogi | | | Agencies
PRAYAGRAJ, Apr 3: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Thursday, said that during the preparations for Mahakumbh, the Waqf Board had claimed that the land for Kumbh belonged to them, adding that it had turned into a mafia-like board.
"However, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah put a stop to its arbitrary actions," he asserted. The CM visited Shringverpur in Prayagraj on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Lord Nishadraj Guha, the dear friend of Lord Shri Ram.
He said, "An important act related to the Waqf Board has already been passed in the Lok Sabha and will soon be approved in the Rajya Sabha. This will ensure that the board remains focused only on welfare activities. Mafia activities will not be allowed in Uttar Pradesh, as the state has already been freed from them."
CM Yogi inaugurated an exhibition based on stories related to Lord Shri Ram and King Nishad and 'One District-One Product' (ODOP) here. He also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 181 development projects worth Rs 579 crore in Prayagraj.
During his visit to Shringverpur, CM Yogi offered garlands to the statues of Lord Ram and Nishad Raj. He described Nishad Raj Park as a grand symbol of their friendship and inspected the site, recalling that Lord Ram had once set foot on this sacred land.
"Nishad Raj fulfilled the duty of friendship by helping Lord Ram cross the Ganga and accompanying him to Chitrakoot," he said. Drawing a parallel to the present, he added that this bond is now reflected in the alliance between the BJP and the Nishad Party.
CM Yogi announced plans to develop Shringverpur as a spiritual and tourism hub. He revealed that river ghats would be constructed and beautified at the spot where Lord Ram rested for the night.
Additionally, the Maharishi Shringi and Mata Shanta temples would be renovated, and a Sanskrit school and an electricity research center would be established. He also directed officials to ensure proper maintenance of the park and enhance facilities for devotees.
As part of welfare initiatives, CM Yogi gifted several schemes for the upliftment of the Nishad community. Under the Nishad Raj Boat Subsidy Scheme, Rs 3.20 crore was distributed to 1,100 boatmen, while Rs 20 crore was allocated to 1,400 fish farmers through the Matsya Sampada Yojana. Additionally, loans worth Rs 138 crore were disbursed under the Kisan Credit Card scheme.
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