Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday inaugurated an exhibition at the BJP office in Lucknow to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s completion of 11 years in office. The event was also attended by Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak. Speaking at the occasion, CM Yogi described Modi’s 11-year leadership as a "golden era" defined by good governance and a strong focus on the welfare of the poor. He said this period laid the foundation for a developed and self-reliant India.

He praised PM Modi for elevating India’s global stature, saying the country is now recognized internationally as a symbol of trust. Taking a swipe at the Congress party, CM Yogi blamed decades of unstable leadership post-independence for weakening citizens’ trust and damaging India's image globally. He added that PM Modi’s tenure has created a corruption-free, appeasement-free, and unified nation.

Highlighting various achievements under Modi’s leadership, Yogi Adityanath said the government brought a new identity in governance, welfare, economy, and national security. He emphasized transparency and accountability as key features of the administration and said the government has struck a balance between development and preserving heritage.

He reiterated PM Modi’s slogan "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas", noting that benefits now reach people impartially, regardless of background. Speaking on national security, Yogi Adityanath pointed to decisive responses like surgical strikes, air strikes, and the recent Operation Sindoor, asserting that India has adopted a strong stance against terrorism under Modi's leadership. He also mentioned the revocation of Article 370, calling it a historic move that reinforced India’s unity from Kashmir to Kanyakumari.

Touching on agricultural reforms, CM Yogi said that before 2017, many sugar mills were closing in Uttar Pradesh, and payment delays plagued farmers. But under the current government, Rs 71,000 crore in pending dues have been cleared in seven years. He also highlighted initiatives focused on women's empowerment, such as Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, 33% reservation for women in legislatures, abolition of Triple Talaq, and the Lakhpati Didi scheme promoting women entrepreneurs.