Yogi Adityanath directs officials to stay alert during festivities, solve problems through dialogues

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has asked officials to remain alert during the festival season and ensure that the festivities take place in an amicable atmosphere. He said this while addressing officials via video conferencing. “Religious leaders of all communities should be contacted and officials should take cognisance of every small thing. If there is any problem, it should be sorted out with dialogue,” a statement quoted the chief minister as saying. He also asserted that there should be cleanliness at puja pandals and Ramlila events, and roads for taking Godess Durga for immersion should be pothole free. Adityanath reiterated the state government’s “zero tolerance” towards crime and criminals, and that strict action should be taken against those trying to disturb peace and create any problems. He also urged the officials to keep an eye on social media and present correct picture of any incident before media and take strict action against inflammatory speeches or messages. The chief minister noted that stubble burning should be stopped and and the same sent to cow shelters so that they have enough fodder and pollution could also be checked. He also asked the officials to check adulteration of food items, blackmarketing and hoarding. Adityanath said farmers who have lost their crops due to rains would be compensated. He condoled the death of army man Saraj Singh, a native of Shahjahnpuar, in Jammu and Kashmir and announced Rs 50 lakh assistance for his family members. He also promised to give a job to a family member and name a road after the slain soldier.