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Strict action, not appeals to work against rioters in WB: Yogi

Agra (UP), Apr 15 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday strongly condemned the incidents of violence in West Bengal and said that only strict action, not mere appeals, would work against those who incite riots.
Speaking at the inauguration of the 30th three-day Bhimnagari Mahotsav in Agra, held on the occasion of the 134th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, the CM addressed a large gathering and expressed concern over the targeting of poor and Dalit Hindus in West Bengal.
Criticising the silence of the Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress over the issue, he said that these parties have turned a blind eye while the lives of the marginalised are under threat.
Yogi said, "In West Bengal, violence is being perpetrated against the poor and Dalit Hindus, but the Congress and SP keep mum. Mamata Banerjee considers these rioters as messengers of peace, while in reality, they are enemies of peace,"
Calling for decisive action, he said, "Appeals will not work against such elements, they need to be dealt with strictly and firmly."
Highlighting Dr Ambedkar's legacy, the CM said his mission was to ensure justice for every Dalit, deprived and poor individual. "Whether injustice takes place in Bangladesh, Pakistan or anywhere else, we must raise our voices against it. Baba Saheb always inspired us to unite and fight against injustice. I have come here today to urge all of you to follow his path and to assure you that the government stands with you," he said.
While addressing the gathering, he spoke about Dr Ambedkar's vision, the upliftment of the deprived sections of society and the current social and political challenges facing the country.
Yogi strongly criticised the Congress and SP accusing them of insulting Dr Ambedkar's contributions to the nation. He said that Congress had conspired to defeat Baba Saheb in the 1952 and 1954 elections and ignored his capabilities while forming independent India's first cabinet.
Mentioning how the Constitution was undermined during the Emergency, he said, "Congress strangled the Constitution and even tampered with its Preamble. Such actions went against everything Dr Ambedkar stood for."
The CM accused the SP of disrespecting Baba Saheb by changing the name of a medical college that was named after him. "Our government restored the name to honour his legacy," he said.
He pointed out that Congress tried to delay giving Bharat Ratna to Dr Ambedkar and opposed the construction of a memorial in his name in Delhi. "It was only when Atal Bihari Vajpayee and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took the initiative that these honours became possible," he said.
Yogi said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the 'Panch Teerth' related to Dr Ambedkar's life, his birthplace in Mhow, Deeksha Bhoomi in Nagpur, Chaitya Bhoomi in Mumbai and his memorial in London, have been developed into grand monuments.
He announced setting up of memorials and research centres in Lucknow and Agra, based on Baba Saheb's vision. "These centres will include hostels and scholarship support for students from Scheduled Castes and Tribes," he said.
Highlighting his government's commitment, the CM said, "The scholarship scheme that was stopped by the SP in 2015-16 has been fully restored by our government and released in one go."
Referring to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), he said it aims to provide Indian citizenship to persecuted Dalit Hindus, Buddhists and Sikhs from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.
He criticised Congress and the SP for opposing the Act through violent protests.
Yogi said, "We stood with the deprived Hindu families coming from neighbouring countries and gave them respect. The opposition parties stood against these efforts."
He called the installation of the original copy of the Constitution, drafted by Dr Ambedkar, in the new Parliament building a 'historic step and a true tribute' to Baba Saheb's vision for India.
Recalling Dr Ambedkar's visit to Agra in 1956, the CM highlighted his message on the power of education. "Education helps us understand what is right and wrong. Don’t become blind followers, stay aware, stay united and raise your voice against injustice," he said.
He praised Baba Saheb for reaching the top through struggle and becoming an inspiration not just for India but for the world. He reminded the gathering that it was Ambedkar who, through the Constitution, gave voting rights to Dalits, marginalised communities and women, well before many other countries did.
Yogi said that the state's 'Zero Poverty' campaign would be dedicated to Baba Saheb. "Our goal is to ensure every poor person gets land, a house, ration card, Ayushman card, pension and employment," he added.
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