Archive · 31 May 2025
Modi Launches Projects Amid Political Claims in Uttar Pradesh
PM Modi launched new development projects in Kanpur, including the expansion of the Kanpur Metro and new thermal power plants, in Uttar Pradesh.
However, former UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said these projects were started during his government and criticized the current government.
The current Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath sees these projects as a step towards growth and self-reliance.
PM Modi inaugurated multiple projects in Kanpur, including metro expansion and power plants.
Akhilesh Yadav claimed that the inaugurated projects were initiated during the Samajwadi Party government.
Yogi Adityanath praised the projects as a major stride in Uttar Pradesh's development.
Yogi highlighted the success of Operation Sindoor as a symbol of India's military might.
The projects include expansion of the Kanpur Metro and new thermal power plants.
- Who
- PM Narendra Modi, Akhilesh Yadav, Yogi Adityanath
- What
- Inauguration and foundation laying of development projects and criticism over the projects
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To improve energy production, infrastructure, and city accessibility; and to give credit to the specific party for the projects.
Akhilesh Yadav's Stance
Yogi Adityanath's Stance
Project Origin and Credit
Akhilesh Yadav's Stance
Akhilesh Yadav claimed the inaugurated projects were initiated during the Samajwadi Party's government, criticizing the BJP for inaugurating them.
Yogi Adityanath's Stance
Yogi Adityanath highlighted the projects as a major stride in Uttar Pradesh's development under PM Modi's leadership.
Corruption Allegations
Akhilesh Yadav's Stance
Akhilesh Yadav stated most projects launched under the BJP government have been plagued by corruption, citing instances of infrastructure failures.
Yogi Adityanath's Stance
Yogi Adityanath mentioned infrastructure improvements and free electricity connections for the poor.
- Location
- Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Total Project Value
- Rs 47,000+ crore
- Project Types
- Metro and Power projects
- Event
- Inauguration and foundation stone laying
Sources
Metro all set for maiden underground journey
Prime Minister Modi unveils Rs 47,573 crore infrastructure projects in Kanpur
Ghatampur thermal power project a landmark achievement: PM
PM virtually inaugurates 2 substations in Greater Noida
Boost for UP’s energy sector with thermal projects’ launch
PM inaugurates expansion of Kanpur Metro services
PM gives big push to UP with launch of thermal projects
PM inaugurated projects launched in our regime: Akhilesh
