Farmers Movement Archive

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath kicks off bypoll campaign, blasts opposition on farm bills

VARANASI: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath blew the bugle for UP assembly bypolls on eight seats by attacking the Opposition and labelling it as ‘anti-farmer’ for opposing the farm bills. Addressing the booth, sector and divisional unit chiefs of Bharatiya Janata Party at Kulahnamau in Malhani assembly seat of Jaunpur on Saturday, the CM asked party workers to gear up and ensure victory on all seats as there will be no public meetings and rallies due to Covid-19 pandemic. Hitting out at the Opposition, Yogi said “Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised to double the income of farmers and these bills are steps in the same direction. They will not only free the farmers from the clutches of middlemen, but also give them the liberty to sell their produce at the best prices at their will. The Opposition is trying to mislead farmers and countrymen, but we will not let them succeed in their bid.” Giving the mantra for sweeping bypolls, Yogi asked BJP cadres to ensure victory at each booth in all eight seats. “No political rally or public meeting will take place, hence all office-bearers from booth to district level will have to take responsibility for winning at least one booth. Winning each booth is the key for winning all eight assembly seats,” Yogi said and asked cadres to visit door-to-door to meet people.

The Times of India

2020-09-26

Varanasi