1 Month, 10 Big Decisions: Yogi Adityanath’s Report Card So Far

It was exactly a month ago when the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took many by surprise and announced Yogi Adityanath as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. And on this day, 19 March, he took charge of one of India’s most politically significant states.While many leaders dubbed this development path-breaking, others expressed their doubt over appointing a staunch Hindutva leader in a state that boasts of a sizeable proportion of India’s Muslim population.In the past one month, Adityanath has managed to continue to surprise his supporters and detractors alike. As he completes a month, here are top 10 decisions of the Adityanath government so far:1. Banning Illegal SlaughterhousesThe ban on illegal abattoirs was one of the main agendas of the BJP manifesto in the elections. Keeping the promise, Yogi Adityanath launched a crackdown on illegal slaughterhouses, a day after he took charge. Illegal slaughterhouses were sealed in Allahabad and other places across the state.Also Read: Thousands Feel the Blow as Yogi Govt Moves to Shut Slaughterhouses2. Anti-Romeo SquadsThe BJP party President Amit Shah made the grandiose promise of forming anti-Romeo squads across UP if the state voted his party into power. The Yogi government didn’t waste any time and constituted the anti-Romeo squads meant for women’s safety, just two days after coming to power.Also Read: In Yogi’s UP, Are Anti-Romeos Out to Enforce ‘Indian Morals’?3. Farm Loan WaiverKeeping BJP's poll promise to small and marginal farmers, the Yogi Adityanath government approved the waiver of loans of over 2.15 crore farmers, totalling Rs 36,359 crore on 4 April.The first cabinet meeting, presided over by Yogi Adityanath himself, decided to float Kisan Rahat Bonds for raising Rs 36,359 crore required for waiving the loans of small and marginal farmers.Also Read: Adityanath Waives Farm Loans Up to Rs 1 Lakh in First Cabinet Meet4. Crackdown on VIP CultureAdityanath asked all his ministerial colleagues to shun sirens and hooters and red beacons atop vehicles.5. Mobile ICU AmbulanceYogi government decided on starting an ICU Ambulance in Uttar Pradesh with Advance Life Support system. Each district is supposed to have at least two ICU ambulances.6. Ministers to Declare Assets Every YearSending a strong message against corruption on day one, Adityanath on 20 March asked all his ministers to provide details of their income, moveable and immoveable assets within 15 days.He gave this direction to his ministers at the first introductory meeting soon after assuming office.Also Read: Yogi Adityanath Orders Ministers to Declare Assets Every Year7. 18-Hour Continuous Electricity to Rural AreasAdityanath promised to ensure a continuous supply of electricity to rural areas in the state, that would extend up to 18 hours.8. Ban on Pan Masala, Gutka and Plastic in Govt OfficesAdityanath on 22 March ordered a ban on plastic, pan masala, and gutka in all government establishments with immediate effect.Also Read: Yogi Adityanath Bans Pan Masala, Gutka and Plastic in Govt Offices9. UP Govt Orders Probe in to Akhilesh’s Gomti River Front projectTwo weeks after coming to power, the Adityanath-led BJP government constituted a judicial probe into financial irregularities in the Gomti River Front project, a much-publicised initiative of Former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.10. Compulsory Yoga Programme in UP SchoolThe UP government issues a statement to make Yoga compulsory in state-run schools. During a meeting chaired by Adityanath, officials were instructed to introduce Yoga in all government schools under the 'Rani Laxmibai Aatmaraskha Kaaryakram' (self-defence programme) and 'Yog Shiksha Kaaryakram' (Yoga education programme).Also Read: Yoga to Be Made Compulsory in Government Schools in UP(With inputs from PTI and IANS.)

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1 Month, 10 Big Decisions: Yogi Adityanath’s Report Card So Far

In the past one month, Adityanath has continued to surprise his supporters and detractors alike with his bold moves.

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