Yogi Adityanath Slams SP-Congress as Anti-Education in Mirzapur: 2 Medical Colleges

Mounting a scathing critique against previous administrations, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath labeled both the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Congress as fundamentally anti-education, holding their tenures responsible for state-wide academic decay, youth disillusionment, and forced outward migration. Addressing a large gathering at a teachers' and graduate voters' convention in the sacred belt of Mirzapur on Thursday, October 15, 2026, the Chief Minister remarked that when governance sidelines education, teachers lose institutional respect, colleges face administrative chaos, and aspiring youths are pushed into despair. Highlighting the transformation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's national leadership, Yogi Adityanath declared that merit-based recruitments, major educational infrastructure, and restored institutional dignity have replaced the lawlessness and nepotism that characterized the pre-2017 era.

Redefining Mirzapur Division: Twin Medical Colleges, Universities, and Vindhyavasini Corridor

Detailing the transformation of the Vindhyachal region, the Chief Minister contrasted decades of administrative neglect with modern development benchmarks:

• Bridging the Regional Deficit: Across four separate tenures under the Samajwadi Party, the three districts comprising Mirzapur division—Mirzapur, Sonbhadra, and Bhadohi—lacked even a single state university or government medical college.

• Modern Higher Education Ecosystem: The division now hosts two operational universities and two medical colleges, featuring Maa Vindhyavasini University and Medical College in Mirzapur, Kashi Naresh University in Bhadohi, and an advanced medical college in Sonbhadra.

• Maa Vindhyavasini Corridor Transformation: Emphasizing how faith drives economic momentum, the state government built a grand corridor connecting Maa Vindhyavasini, Maa Ashtabhuja, and Kali Khoh temples, drawing over two lakh daily pilgrims and boosting local trade alongside Ganga ghat upgrades.

The Dynasty Trap: Exposing the Limits of SP-Congress PDA Politics and Commission Corruption

Taking aim at opposition leadership structures, Yogi Adityanath outlined what he described as nepotistic governance running counter to public welfare:

• Confined to Dynastic Circles: The Chief Minister noted that Congress governance remained restricted to the Nehru-Gandhi family, while Samajwadi Party administration operated exclusively around the Saifai family syndicate, leading voters to decisively reject both.

• Calling Out the PDA Rhetoric: While the Samajwadi Party campaigned on its PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) slogan, its Rajya Sabha nomination slate bypassed backward, Dalit, forward, and minority workers in favor of family relatives and wealthy Mumbai industrialists.

• Contrasting with NDA Worker Recognition: In contrast, the BJP-led NDA nominated eight candidates—comprising three forward, three backward, and two Scheduled Caste grassroot party workers—securing victories across all eight seats.

• The Commission Scandals: The Chief Minister recalled that during the SP regime, an unqualified family relative, Anil Yadav, was unlawfully appointed chairman of the state recruitment commission until the High Court intervened with strict strictures, leaving exam candidates protesting on the streets while state authorities looked away.

Delivering 9.5 Lakh Government Jobs, Free Coaching, and 2 Crore Free Tablets

The Chief Minister presented a comprehensive overview of youth employment, digital education, and competitive exam backing:

• Public Sector Employment Record: Over 9.5 lakh youth have secured permanent government jobs across nine and a half years of NDA-BJP governance, while private enterprise and the One District-One Product (ODOP) initiative generated over 3 crore livelihoods state-wide.

• Closing the Digital Divide: The state’s mega digital distribution drive is providing free tablets and smartphones to 2 crore students, with over 62 lakh devices already distributed and fresh distribution phases launching post-elections.

• CM Abhyudaya Coaching Scheme: Free physical and virtual coaching centers are operational across all districts, delivering competitive training for UPSC, UPPSC, NEET, and IIT-JEE aspirants from lower-income backgrounds without tuition expenses.

₹5 Lakh Cashless Health Cover and ₹1.5 Crore Social Security for 15 Lakh Educators

Outlining welfare safeguards for teachers, the Chief Minister detailed comprehensive social security measures implemented across self-financed and state-aided institutions:

• Annual Health Protection: Over 15 lakh teachers and their dependent family members across basic, secondary, and higher education sectors now receive ₹5 lakh in annual cashless health insurance coverage.

• Accidental Insurance Payouts: Institutional safety nets guarantee social security payouts ranging from ₹40 lakh up to ₹1.5 crore in the event of an untimely death or disabling accident.

• Decisive Stand Against Obstructionism: Calling on electors to support MLC candidates Dr. Pramod Mishra and Kedarnath Singh, Yogi Adityanath urged voters to permanently eliminate administrative bottlenecks created by opposition parties that attempted to stall regional ghat, university, and medical infrastructure projects.

• From Mafia Rule to Global Brands: Cabinet Minister Nand Gopal Gupta 'Nandi' addressed the gathering, stating that Uttar Pradesh has transitioned from the pre-2017 era of "One District, One Mafia" to a thriving economy powered by industrial expressways, strong law and order, and "One District, One Product."