Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday congratulated the people of Uttar Pradesh on Statehood Day, and credited them for transforming it from ‘BIMARU’ to “exemplary”.
On UP’s 76th foundation day, dignitaries poured in greetings and tributes to the people of the state, highlighting their contributions to its cultural legacy and heritage.
“Heartiest congratulations to all my family members from Uttar Pradesh, who have made invaluable contributions to the richness of Indian culture and heritage, on the occasion of the state's Foundation Day,” PM Modi posted on X.
The prime minister expressed confidence in the state’s potential, saying its people were dedicated to development, which they had proven by electing the “double-engine” government”.
“Through the participation of the people here, who are dedicated to the double-engine government and development, our state has traversed the journey from being a BIMARU state to an exemplary province over the past nine years. I firmly believe that Uttar Pradesh’s potential will prove immensely valuable in keeping the nation's progress dynamic,” he said.
Two days before the adoption of the Indian Constitution, on January 24, 1950, the erstwhile British province, the United Provinces, was renamed Uttar Pradesh. The vibrant state is cradled by sacred rivers such as the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saryu, and is the largest state in the country by population and the fourth-largest by area.
It is also called a ‘land of pilgrimage’ for being home to cities like Varanasi, Ayodhya, Mathura, Vrindavan, Prayagraj, and Sarnath – a former Buddhist pilgrimage site where Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment.
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On the banks of the Ganga River, Varanasi is considered one of the holiest cities, home to temples, ashrams, ghats, like the Dasaswamedh Ghat, as well as the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the most sacred temples in India.
Other popular tourist destinations in Uttar Pradesh include Ayodhya, Rama, Kushinagar, the place where Buddha attained Parinirvana (final liberation), Mathura and Vrindavan, two towns associated with Lord Krishna, and Kanpur, the industrial capital of Uttar Pradesh.
The state of Uttarakhand, known earlier as Uttaranchal, was also created from a few parts of Uttar Pradesh in November of 2000.
President Droupadi Murmu also greeted people of the state on their statehood day and expressed confidence that it will continue to advance on the path of continuous progress.
“I wish for a bright future for the hardworking and talented people of this state,” Murmu said in a post on X in Hindi.
“My best wishes to the people of the state on the occasion of Uttar Pradesh Day. This land of glorious history and rich culture has been a strong pillar in India's journey of development. I am confident that Uttar Pradesh will continue to advance on the path of continuous progress,” the president said.
Earlier, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, also highlighted the state’s growth journey from a “bottleneck to breakthrough”, “revenue deficit to revenue surplus”, and “disruption to celebration”, thereby becoming the ‘growth engine’ of India’s development.
“Today, we are all celebrating Uttar Pradesh Diwas with pride,” he wrote in a news article.
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