Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 27 (HBTV): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a meeting with district officials on Thursday to review preparations for the upcoming Navratri celebrations at the Pateshwari Devi Temple in Balrampur.

The meeting focused on ensuring smooth arrangements for the festival.

Earlier, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the new tehsil building constructed at INR 845.19 lakh in Mihimpurwa, Bahraich district. He criticised the previous state government, alleging 'inefficiency and corruption,' and pledged to rectify the issues to ensure better governance for the people.

The chief minister also highlighted the valour of Maharaj Suheldev, stating that his courage helped secure the region from foreign insurgents and hoist India's victory flag. He added that Suheldev's efforts were instrumental in safeguarding India for 150 years, preventing foreign invasions.

However, Adityanath noted the long-standing neglect of Bahraich, particularly Mahipurva tehsil, where basic administrative infrastructure, such as a tehsil office, had been absent.

He claimed that the lack of essential facilities had hindered the work of common citizens who depend on such government centres for daily tasks. He also criticised previous administrations for their inefficiency, corruption, and dishonesty, which he said led to the deprivation of basic services.

'An attempt was made to deprive Bahraich of its identity. The previous government used to make announcements, but nothing was done. There was no tehsil building in Mihimpurwa, an important structure where all the work for a common citizen is done. When the tehsil does not have its own building, how will the work of common citizens be carried out? How will they be able to resolve their issues?' said Adityanath.

He further stated, 'Due to the inefficiency, corruption, and dishonesty of previous governments in UP, these centres were neglected. A common man could not expect justice, and the voice of the poor was suppressed.'

(ANI)