Mafia to Products: CM Yogi Rips Into SP and Congress in Mirzapur
CM Yogi Adityanath attacks the SP and Congress during his Mirzapur visit, highlighting BJP's development over the 'Saifai syndicate'.
During a high-voltage visit to Mirzapur on Thursday, October 15, 2026, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a scathing attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Congress, accusing them of hindering the state's growth. The Chief Minister's visit, which began with a spiritual stop at the Maa Vindhyavasini Dham, quickly turned into a political battleground as he rallied support for BJP candidates in the Graduate and Teacher MLC constituencies.
Spiritual Start, Political Fire
The Chief Minister touched down at the Motia Lake helipad around 11:00 AM. After performing sacred rituals at the Maa Vindhyavasini Dham, he moved to Kalikhoh to address a massive public gathering. The primary objective of the visit was to bolster the campaigns of BJP candidates, specifically Dr. Pramod Mishra and Kedar Nath Singh.
The 'Saifai Syndicate' vs. Meritocracy
Taking a direct swipe at the Samajwadi Party, CM Yogi Adityanath claimed that the SP's agenda has never been aligned with the actual development of Uttar Pradesh. He alleged a stark contrast between the current administration and the pre-2017 era, which he described as being dominated by the "Saifai syndicate."
The Chief Minister highlighted the following points to contrast the two eras:
- Employment: He asserted that his government has provided over 9.5 lakh government jobs based on merit and without discrimination, whereas previously, employment was allegedly controlled by a select few.
- State Identity: In a punchy remark, he stated that the state's identity has shifted from "one district one mafia" to "one district one product," signaling a move toward entrepreneurship and law and order.
- Fund Allocation: He claimed that prior to 2017, government funds were diverted toward building cemetery boundary walls instead of being used for general public welfare.
Exposing the 'PDA' Slogan
CM Yogi did not stop at administrative failures; he also targeted the SP's "PDA" (Pichda, Dalit, Alpasankhyak) slogan. He argued that the party's claims of representing marginalized groups were exposed during the recent Rajya Sabha elections. According to the Chief Minister, the SP chose to favor a relative and a businessman from Mumbai over the very marginalized communities they claim to champion.
A Legacy of Corridors and Temples
Turning toward the achievements of the double-engine government, the Chief Minister credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the realization of several landmark projects. He pointed to the completion of the Maa Vindhyavasini Corridor, the Baba Vishwanath Corridor, and the construction of the Ramlala temple as symbols of a cultural and infrastructural renaissance in the state.
Concluding his address, CM Yogi urged the electorate to ensure that the current trajectory of development remains uninterrupted by voting decisively in favor of the BJP candidates in the upcoming MLC elections.