Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath turned to his official social media handle on X (@myogiadityanath) to express his gratitude to farmers, describing them as the bedrock of the nation's prosperity and stressing that honouring their role in the state's progress is the duty of every citizen.
A Salute to Farmers' Contribution
In his message, the Chief Minister called the country's farmers the foundation of national prosperity. He noted that their participation and labour hold an important place in the development journey the state is pursuing, and that recognising this contribution is a shared responsibility for all.
Land Dedicated for Jevar Airport
Yogi Adityanath highlighted that many farmer brothers and sisters had given up their land for the construction of the Noida International Airport, Jevar, coming up in Gautam Buddh Nagar. The Chief Minister met these farming families in person, describing their sacrifice and cooperation as a significant step towards nation-building.
Public Reaction
The post drew a mix of responses. Many users praised the farmers' contribution and welcomed such meetings as a way to deepen the trust between the government and farmers, while others raised concerns over issues like loan waivers, relief for crop damage and local law and order, seeking answers and help from the government.
