Babuji’s legacy is the foundation of UP’s development: CM Yogi

Aligarh, Aug 2025 : Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday attended the Hindu Gaurav Diwas event organized on the fourth death anniversary of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Late Kalyan Singh. Paying tribute, he described ‘Babuji’ as a leader whose life was dedicated to Indian culture, nationalism, and public service, adding that his legacy has today become the foundation of the state’s development.

CM Yogi recalled that born in a humble farmer family in Aligarh, Kalyan Singh imbibed the values of nationalism from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. As a teacher and later as a BJP worker, he devoted his life to Bharat Mata and Bhartiyata. “On behalf of the people of UP, every devotee of Lord Ram, and the state government, I bow in tribute to him,” Yogi said.

Highlighting his political journey, CM Yogi noted that as Health Minister in 1977, Kalyan Singh gave a new direction to health services. In 1990, at a time of lawlessness, he restored order and emphasized good governance. As Chief Minister, he carried forward both heritage and development together.

Yogi said Kalyan Singh sacrificed his post in 1992 for the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and later took full responsibility when the disputed structure in Ayodhya was demolished, ensuring no devotee of Lord Ram was harmed. “With his courage, he paved the way for the grand Ram temple,” he said.

The Chief Minister added that today’s environment of development, good governance, and security in Uttar Pradesh rests on the foundations laid by Kalyan Singh during his tenures. “Under PM Modi’s leadership, the double-engine government is carrying forward his ideals. This is the true tribute to Babuji,” he remarked. Institutions like Bulandshahr Medical College, the Super Specialty Cancer Hospital in Lucknow, and his statue in the state capital stand as permanent memorials to his legacy.

Attacking the opposition, Yogi accused them of dividing society under the name of “PDA” and recalled how they once incited riots and restricted Hindu festivals, including the Kanwar Yatra and Durga Puja. “When violence erupted in Aligarh, Bareilly, Muzaffarnagar, and Meerut, they ignored the plight of Hindus, Dalits, and backward communities. Only the BJP stood with them,” he asserted. He also accused them of threatening judges, undermining the Election Commission, and conspiring to turn infiltrators into voters.

Emphasizing that UP has changed since 2017, the CM said the state, once dominated by riots, mafia, and hooliganism, is now riot-free. Thousands of youth from Aligarh, Kasganj, and Etah have been recruited into the police force through a transparent process, which was not possible earlier due to corruption. He also praised Aligarh’s Tala Nagari industries, saying they are now contributing to the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

“Babuji’s life inspires nationalism, service, and dedication. By following his ideals, not only Uttar Pradesh but the whole of India will reach new heights,” Yogi said, adding that the collective resolve on Hindu Gaurav Diwas is to make UP the leading contributor to India’s economy.

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Deputy CMs Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, BJP state president Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary, state general secretary (organization) Dharampal Singh, ministers Sandeep Singh, Baldev Singh Aulakh, Manohar Lal, former MP Rajveer Singh ‘Raju Bhaiya,’ Uma Bharti, Kalraj Mishra and many dignitaries were present on the occasion.