UP Minister rank post-holder Sonam Chishti resigns, makes serious allegations against Yogi govt
Before the by-elections in Uttar Pradesh, the political turbulence within the BJP shows no signs of abating. State Minister rank post holder Sonam Chishti has resigned from her post, leveling serious allegations against the Yogi government. Sonam Chishti, Vice President of the Uttar Pradesh Transgender Welfare Board, stated that officers in the Yogi administration are unresponsive and have even threatened to file cases against her if she speaks out. Her resignation is not yet accepted by the government.
In her resignation letter to the Governor, Sonam Chishti wrote: "I, Sonam Chishti (Kinnar), Vice President (Minister of State rank post), Kinnar Kalyan Board, Government of Uttar Pradesh, Jawahar Bhawan, First Floor Room No. 15 & 16, Lucknow, am hurt by the results/performance of the Bharatiya Janata Party in various districts/Lok Sabha constituencies in the recently held general Lok Sabha elections in the year 2024 and take responsibility for the defeat and I have failed to strengthen the Bharatiya Janata Party among the people while holding a minister rank post. Due to this, I am resigning from the government post, being troubled by my conscience. After this, I will continue to work in the organization to strengthen the organization of the Bharatiya Janata Party and I will faithfully discharge whatever responsibility I will get from the Bharatiya Janata Party, Uttar Pradesh. Please accept my resignation."
Before the by-elections, the BJP in UP is facing numerous challenges.
The party appears to be disjointed ahead of the by-elections, and now Sonam Chishti has tendered her resignation. Prior to resigning, Sonam Chishti supported Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya's statement, agreeing that "the organization is big and the government is small."
Sonam Chishti is also known as Kinnar Sonam Chishti and is reportedly from Ajmer. Sonam is known for her welfare work towards transgender community. Before joining BJP, Sonam was part of Samajwadi Party.
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Youngsters should be made aware of UP's condition before 2017: Adityanath
Gorakhpur (UP) (PTI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday urged intellectuals and opinion makers to educate the younger generation about the condition of the state before 2017 and the transformation witnessed in recent years.
Addressing the "Prabuddh Samvad" programme organised by the BJP's Rapti Nagar Mandal at a marriage hall in Gorakhpur, Adityanath said youngsters must be made aware of the "era of riots, curfews, lawlessness and appeasement politics", so that such a situation does not return.
He said many youngsters today were too young to understand the condition of Uttar Pradesh 10 years ago. "If we do not tell the present generation what the state faced earlier, they will forget the consequences of misgovernance and appeasement politics," he said.
The chief minister alleged that before 2017, the state suffered from "goondaism, corruption, anarchy and exploitation by regional parties". He claimed that traders were forced to pay the "goonda tax", women felt unsafe and employment opportunities were limited, forcing many to migrate.
Highlighting the changes under the present government, Adityanath said Uttar Pradesh now offers development, security and employment opportunities.
Referring to Gorakhpur, he said the fertiliser plant has resumed operations, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is functioning smoothly and the Baba Raghav Das (BRD) Medical College has improved healthcare services.
The chief minister added that industrial projects worth Rs 15,000 crore have generated jobs for nearly 50,000 youngsters in eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Adityanath said India has emerged as a global inspiration under his leadership.
Referring to global tensions and rising fuel prices, he appealed to people to conserve fuel and adopt alternatives, such as solar energy, public transport, electric vehicles and carpooling.
Calling intellectuals the "opinion makers of the society", he said teachers, doctors, lawyers and entrepreneurs have a responsibility to guide people in the right direction. He also urged citizens to remain balanced during both favourable and challenging times.
Local MP Ravi Kishan and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLC Dharmendra Singh also addressed the programme. Mayor Manglesh Srivastava and several BJP leaders, professionals and social workers were present.
