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Amit Shah Hails Uttar Pradesh’s Growing Defence Production
Amit Shah said Uttar Pradesh is making more defence equipment than before.
He pointed to BrahMos missiles assembled and tested in Lucknow.
He said these missiles are making Pakistan worried.
He also mentioned AK-203 rifles made in Amethi.
Shah said the rifles are being used against Naxalites and terrorists.
He said defence factories and investments are growing across the state.
He credited government policies and improved law and order for encouraging businesses.
He made the comments while opening the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show in Greater Noida.
The trade show brings together businesses, investors, exporters and international buyers.
Amit Shah said BrahMos missiles made in Lucknow are giving Pakistan “sleepless nights.”
He said AK-203 rifles manufactured in Amethi are troubling Naxalites and terrorists.
Shah cited investment across all six nodes of Uttar Pradesh’s Defence Industrial Corridor.
He credited improved law and order and government policies for attracting industrial investment.
The fourth Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show is expected to host over 2,400 exhibitors and 550 buyers from 85 countries.
- Who
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah, along with manufacturers, investors, exporters and buyers attending the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show.
- What
- Shah praised Uttar Pradesh’s expanding defence manufacturing and said state-made BrahMos missiles and AK-203 rifles are troubling Pakistan, Naxalites and terrorists.
- Where
- The India Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
- When
- The remarks were made on Friday during the inauguration of the fourth Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show, scheduled for September 25–29, 2026.
- Why
- Shah used the state’s defence production, industrial investment and trade show to highlight Uttar Pradesh’s economic and manufacturing growth.
Government’s Case
Criticism and Alternative Views
Law and order and investment
Government’s Case
Amit Shah credited the Yogi Adityanath government’s improved law-and-order situation with creating a favourable environment for industrial investment.
Criticism and Alternative Views
Shah’s remarks included allegations that Uttar Pradesh had poor law and order and was influenced by mafia before 2017; the articles provide no independent assessment or opposing response to these claims.
Economic performance
Government’s Case
Shah said India has maintained its growth despite global challenges, entered the world’s top five economies and become a more attractive manufacturing hub.
Criticism and Alternative Views
Shah referred to unnamed critics who describe India’s economy as “dead,” while rejecting that characterization; the articles do not provide those critics’ detailed arguments.
Key facts
- BrahMos facility
- The Lucknow facility assembles, integrates and tests BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles.
- AK-203 production
- AK-203 assault rifles are manufactured in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh.
- Defence corridor
- The Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor has six nodes: Jhansi, Chitrakoot, Lucknow, Agra, Aligarh and Kanpur.
- Trade show attendance
- More than 2,400 exhibitors and over 550 buyers from 85 countries are expected.
- Trade show dates
- The fourth Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show is scheduled for September 25–29, 2026.
- India’s defence production
- Shah said India’s defence production has crossed ₹1 lakh crore and that the country exports defence products to nearly 80 nations.
Quotes
Amit Shah
Union Home Minister of India
“Today, the BrahMos missiles manufactured in UP give Pakistan sleepless nights; this is a prime indicator of the transformation taking place.”
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“Similarly, the AK-203 assault rifles made in Amethi are giving sleepless nights to Naxalites and terrorists alike.”
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Sources
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