CM Yogi Adityanath Celebrates Diwali With Van Tangiya Community in Gorakhpur

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who was to open and lay the foundation stones of 52 development projects worth over Rs 82 crore, was seen celebrating Diwali with members of the Van Tangiya community in the city of Gorakhpur on Sunday.

The projects are to be implemented for the community of Van Tangiya in Jungle Tinkonia of Gorakhpur. During the programme, beneficiary kits of different public welfare programs were also handed out to beneficiaries, a statement released on 8th November said.

In his message for Diwali, Adityanath wished the goodwill to the people of Uttar Pradesh and explained the importance of making development inclusive for the most marginalised sections of society.

The Chief Minister wrote on X on the theme "The light of development should reach the last person in society and a lamp of happiness, prosperity and respect should shine in every household. This is the true significance of Diwali.

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In this way of inclusive development, the inauguration and laying of foundation stone of the 52 projects, valued at over ₹82 crore, would be held in the Jungle Tinkonia, he added. Kits would also be given to those who are beneficiaries of different welfare schemes.

Address the needs of Van Tangiya families. The government will ensure the Van Tangiya families access to education, health and improved opportunity of living, the Chief Minister said.

The government's pledge to work towards the overall development of the community by providing welfare measures and making development initiatives was underlined in the statement. It explained the projects proposed and the distribution of kits, in terms of reaching the community with the benefits of development.

Adityanath also conveyed his good wishes to the people on the occasion of Diwali wishing happiness, prosperity and respect in each household.

The programme in Jungle Tinkonia will not only feature the inauguration and foundation laying ceremony of the infrastructure and development project, but also the distribution of welfare kits, the Chief Minister will be celebrating the festival along with the members of the Van Tangiya community.

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