Wed Sep 18 15:30:59 UTC 2024: ## Yogi Adityanath hails Modi as “charioteer” of India’s progress on PM’s birthday

**VARANASI:** Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the “charioteer” of India’s “Amrit Kaal” on Tuesday, marking Modi’s 74th birthday. The CM, who was in the PM’s Lok Sabha constituency, celebrated the occasion with a special puja and havan at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. He later distributed ‘prasad,’ including a 74-kg laddu, on the temple premises.

Adityanath highlighted Modi’s leadership in transforming India from a “backward nation” to the fifth-largest economy in just ten years. He predicted India’s rise to the third-largest economy within the next three years. The CM attributed this success to Modi’s tireless efforts, visionary leadership, and initiatives like ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat.’

He also launched the ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ campaign-2024 at the Rudraksha Convention Centre in Varanasi, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness in rural areas. Adityanath praised the transformative changes in Kashi since 2014, highlighting the restoration of temples and the recognition of India’s heritage.

The CM further outlined the progress made in various sectors under Modi’s leadership, including infrastructure development, improved connectivity, and the implementation of the PM Vishwakarma Yojana. He also highlighted the government’s focus on empowering artisans and promoting rural self-sufficiency.

Adityanath concluded by launching the ‘Vidya Shakti Yojana’ in partnership with IIT-Chennai, aiming to improve education in 104 council schools in Varanasi. He also inaugurated smart classrooms in 1,143 council schools, showcasing the government’s commitment to educational development.

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