'World Salutes PM Modi's Leadership': CM Yogi Adityanath Marks 12 Years Of NDA Government

Published 13 June 2026 · politics

'World Salutes PM Modi's Leadership': CM Yogi Adityanath Marks 12 Years Of NDA Government Published By, Last Updated: June 13, 2026, 12:22 IST CM Yogi

'World Salutes PM Modi's Leadership': CM Yogi Adityanath Marks 12 Years Of NDA Government Published By, Last Updated: June 13, 2026, 12:22 IST CM Yogi hails 12 years of PM Narendra Modi's leadership, touts welfare schemes, poverty reduction, women and youth initiatives. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. (PTI) On the completion of 12 years of continuous service to 140 crore Indians under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the transformation witnessed by both India and Uttar Pradesh during this period. He said, “Over the past 12 years, India has demonstrated its strength, capability and leadership on the global stage." Speaking on the NDA event held on June 10, CM Yogi said the country and the world witnessed the celebration of Prime Minister Modi’s longest tenure as an elected Prime Minister and his successful leadership journey. He noted that leaders from major countries congratulated Modi and appreciated both his leadership and India’s development journey. “Over the last 12 years, India has undergone unprecedented transformation, and every citizen today feels proud to be part of a New India," he said. The Chief Minister said that while governments after Independence formulated numerous schemes, effective implementation often remained lacking. Under Prime Minister Modi, he said, welfare programmes became a mass movement. He cited the opening of crores of Jan Dhan bank accounts, construction of 12 crore toilets under the Swachh Bharat Mission, provision of pucca houses to four crore poor families and health coverage through Ayushman Bharat. He also highlighted initiatives such as Digital India, Start-up India, Stand-Up India and the Mudra Yojana, saying they had provided a new direction to the country.

According to CM Yogi, Prime Minister Modi placed the poor, women, youth and farmers at the centre of governance. He said 25 crore people had been lifted above the poverty line during the last 12 years, describing it as a major achievement in world history. Speaking about Uttar Pradesh, he said the state had been among the biggest beneficiaries of central schemes. Around 65 lakh people received housing, three crore families got toilets, nearly two crore households benefited from Ujjwala gas connections and 15 crore people received Ayushman Bharat benefits. During the COVID-19 pandemic, 15 crore people were provided free ration. On women’s empowerment, the Chief Minister said schemes such as Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao, Matru Vandana Yojana and the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam had strengthened women’s participation in society. He added that students in Basic Education Council schools had received uniforms, shoes, socks, bags, books and sweaters. He further highlighted the Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana, Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana, Mission Shakti and 20 per cent reservation for women in the police force as key initiatives promoting security and opportunities for women. Discussing youth welfare, CM Yogi said programmes such as Pariksha Pe Charcha, Mudra Yojana, PM Vishwakarma Yojana, Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, Fit India and Khelo India had expanded opportunities for young people and encouraged entrepreneurship. Calling farmers a priority for the government, he said schemes including PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi, PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana, Crop Insurance Scheme and Soil Health Cards had strengthened the agricultural sector. More than three crore farmers in Uttar Pradesh are receiving PM-Kisan benefits, while sugarcane farmers have been paid over Rs 3.22 lakh crore.