GORAKHPUR: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed flood-control measures in Gorakhpur on Saturday. He inspected the Malouni Lahesri embankment of the Rapti River and expressed satisfaction with the timely implementation of work plans, noting that the preparations were yielding positive results.
Accompanied by Water Resources Minister Swatantra Dev Singh, CM Yogi first visited Duhiya village to inspect the embankment strengthening work valued at ₹6.57 crore. He remarked that the Malouni Lahesri embankment was highly sensitive but had been successfully strengthened by June 25, saving lives and crops. He also mentioned that controlling flood-prone areas helps resolve waterlogging issues in low-lying regions. Residents of vulnerable flood areas welcomed Yogi and expressed their gratitude.
The Chief Minister then inspected the ongoing construction of the flyover from Transport Nagar to Daoudpur and directed officials to complete it before the deadline. He also reviewed the construction of the six-lane road and instructed officials to ensure that these projects do not cause waterlogging problems for residents.
State Minister for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary and State Minister for Rural Development Kamlesh Paswan visited the Gorakhnath temple on Saturday morning to seek blessings from CM Yogi Adityanath. They thanked the CM for his support in their victories in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and discussed various development schemes for Uttar Pradesh from their respective departments.
Earlier, the Chief Minister held a janta darbar at Digvijaya Nath auditorium, where he listened to visitors’ grievances. He took their applications and forwarded them to the concerned officials for immediate resolution. Most complaints from women visitors were about land encroachment and illegal possession by influential people. CM Yogi expressed concern and directed officials to address these issues firmly.
