Corruption was in genes of previous govts: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath

VARANASI: Stating that corruption was in the genes of the previous state governments, chief minister Yogi Adityanath said in Jaunpur on Friday that the government's fight against corruption will continue and the wealth accumulated by "seven generations" of the corrupt will be acquired and used for the benefit of the poor. He also inaugurated and laid foundation stone of 116 projects worth Rs. 258 crores for the district.
"In the last five years, as the state has been made riot-free by ending the mafia rule, the government would start a similar campaign against corruption soon. Acting on the policy of zero-tolerance, the government will seize the ill-gotten wealth of the corrupt and utilise it for the benefit of the poor," he said, while addressing a public rally at an event organised at the Vir Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, Jaunpur.
During the programme, the CM launched 116 development projects worth Rs 258 crore for the district.
Lambasting the previous governments for their inaction over corruption, the CM said, "Corruption was in their genes. They used to make schemes to benefit their own contractors and people. The 'price' of every 'work' was fixed in advance. Before 2017, a few rackets used to operate in the state that acted like termites in development works, for which the entire state had to bear the brunt."
He added, "Today, in examinations or appointments, there is fairness and transparency everywhere and eligible persons are getting the benefits of government schemes without any discrimination."
Yogi said that a district like Jaunpur with unlimited potential is today getting everything that it deserves, something it waited for decades.
Referring to the famous perfume and 'imarti' (sweet) of Jaunpur, Yogi said that the "government has prepared a concrete action plan to revive the traditional perfume business here, while the GI tagging of the famous 'imarti' is underway which is set to go global soon.
The CM also spoke about the Prime Minister's resolve of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' and said that "everyone has to maintain honesty and fairness in their field of work. Everyone's cooperation is necessary for fulfilling the resolve of a self-reliant India."
Introducing the 'Matrubhumi Yojna' to the people, he said that now anyone can directly participate in the development of his village/city.