Defence minister Rajnath Singh lauds UP CM Yogi Adityanath’s Covid combat, to visit Lucknow soon

LUCKNOW: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday praised chief minister Yogi Adiyanath for his proactive moves to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
“Chief minister Yogi Adityanath is doing well. Because of his efforts people of the state and Lucknow are safe. The situation is totally under control,” he told TOI on phone on Tuesday.
Despite having a busy schedule due to mounting tensions along the China border in Ladakh, Rajnath, who is also a local MP, is keeping a close watch on developmental projects in his parliamentary constituency.
Rajnath said that he had spoken to the CM for speeding up developmental projects in Lucknow. “I am sure after his intervention the projects would be finished on time,” he said. Last week, Rajnath had received complaints against district authorities who, according to him, were not taking a keen interest in his dream project of 100-km-long outer ring road encircling Lucknow.
Mining mafia was also trying to create hurdles in the ongoing project. “I just want to offer a congestion-free city to people. The outer ring road would definitely be able to decongest the city traffic,” he said adding that though due to defence related matters he has not been able to pay a visit to Lucknow, he remains in regular touch with his friends who keep him updated about developments in the city.
As soon as the CM was apprised of hurdles in the outer ring road project he asked additional chief secretary, home, Awanish Awasthi to immediately hold a meeting with district officials to ensure timely completion of the project.
Rajnath said that he has asked his staff and supporters to ensure that free foodgrains and other essential commodities continue to reach the poor and vulnerable sections in the city.
“As soon as the situation normalises I would pay a visit to Lucknow,” said Rajnath.