Yogi warns ministers to urgently address BJP cadre grievances
What's the story
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has asked his ministers to address the grievances of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers. The decision reportedly comes after feedback from organizational coordination meetings in six regions, where workers complained about being sidelined by ministers and bureaucracy. The complaints included issues like the inaccessibility of ministers and the indifference of officials to routine requests, Moneycontrol reported, citing sources.
Governance concerns
Workers highlight basic governance issues
Workers have reportedly expressed frustration over basic governance issues like road repairs, electricity connections, and water supply. A party functionary was quoted as saying, "People come to us with problems, but we are unable to get even small works done." There were also serious allegations against the local administration, with police officials allegedly intimidating workers instead of addressing their concerns.
Field directive
Increase field presence, interact with workers regularly: Adityanath to ministers
In light of the feedback, CM Adityanath has ordered ministers to increase their field presence. He asked district in-charges to make regular visits and interact directly with workers at various levels. "There should be no delay in addressing issues raised by workers," he reportedly told the ministers during a meeting.
Governance review
CM reviews key governance issues
Besides organizational concerns, the CM also reviewed key governance issues. He asked ministers to monitor LPG cylinder supply and ensure uninterrupted fertilizer availability in rural areas. Adityanath stressed welfare schemes must reach every eligible beneficiary and warned against any lapse in delivery. The meeting also reviewed ongoing electoral roll revisions to ensure no eligible voter is left out.
Budget focus
Slow budget utilization raises concern
The Chief Minister also expressed concern over the slow utilization of budget allocations in some departments. He directed project approvals for the new financial year to be cleared by April and departments to maximize expenditure in the first six months. Adityanath cautioned that budget utilization should not fall below 80%.