Defense Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh, visited Mrityunjay Park near Nirala Nagar 8 number crossing, during his three-day visit to his parliamentary constituency, Lucknow, on Sunday. He inspected the open gymnasium installed in the park. Officials provided detailed information about the benefits of the machines in the gym. The Defense Minister also tried exercises on the stationary cycle, tie-chai spinner, and pull chair in the gym.
Accompanying the Defense Minister were prominent city leaders such as Mahanagar Adhyaksh Mukesh Sharma, Mayor Sushma Kharakwal, MLA Neeraj Bora, Mahamantri Trilok Singh Adhikari, and Ramavatar Kanaujiya.
Following this, the Defense Minister attended a meeting of the Nirala Nagar Residential Welfare Committee. Rajnath Singh expressed his desire to visit the gym park and since the plan was already in motion, he recommended implementing it. Approximately 100 gym parks have been established in Lucknow, and plans are underway to set up around 500 more parks and open gyms.
He stated, “I have limited time in Lucknow due to my responsibilities and commitments. I also have to travel abroad for a month or two. Despite my busy schedule, I have made it a point to engage with the members of the welfare committee. I may not be able to devote as much time as required, but I am constantly concerned about the development of Lucknow. Tomorrow, I am inaugurating the 10th flyover in Lucknow. I have sanctioned the construction of 19 flyovers for the city. After the completion of the 104-kilometer ring road, the residents of Lucknow will experience significant relief from traffic congestion. People will be able to enter any locality through the ring road, eliminating the need to go through the city.”
“It is a privilege for the people of Lucknow that the BrahMos missile manufacturing will also take place here. Along with Indian engineers, foreign engineers will also work in the BrahMos missile factory, providing employment opportunities to a large number of locals. The transportation of missiles will require the construction of railway tracks. People from the international community will also come and reside here,” he added.
He further mentioned that community care centers will be established for the smooth conduct of major events at a cost of 40 crore rupees in all five legislative constituencies of Lucknow.
Rajnath Singh praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for enhancing India’s prestige and respect internationally. He highlighted that India’s voice was not taken seriously on international platforms in the past, but now, when India speaks, the whole world listens attentively. He referred to the warm welcome received by our Prime Minister during his visits to other countries, such as being called “Boss” by the Prime Minister of Australia and being recognized as a global power by the President of the United States, who expressed his desire to get Prime Minister Modi’s autograph. Even Muslim countries show the highest respect. The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea reached out to touch his feet. This respect is not only for an individual but also for every Indian citizen.
He emphasized that India’s economy is growing at the fastest pace globally. In 2013-2014, India’s economy ranked 11th in size. Today, we are among the top five economies in the world.
Media representative Praveen Garg informed that the Defense Minister interacted with the members of the Jan Kalyan Samiti during the meeting held at Sanjay Agrawal’s residence. Rajnath Singh urged the members of the committee to share their suggestions if they have any regarding the development of Lucknow.
Vikas Gupta mentioned the benefits of widening roads and constructing bridges for better transportation. He suggested that schools should manage their own parking facilities within their campuses to ensure smooth traffic flow.
Manoj Varma highlighted the issue of illegal encroachment, which is a problem in every city. He stressed the need for simplifying the process of Aadhaar card and other citizenship documents, ensuring that genuine citizens receive proper documentation.
Mohan Suri discussed the need to enhance industrialization in Lucknow. In response, Rajnath Singh informed about the land scarcity issue for industrialization in Lucknow. He mentioned that due to unavailability, a required 300-acre land was provided in Unnao.
Suri also discussed the issue of the Scooter India land, to which Rajnath Singh suggested contacting the Chief Minister. Ganesh Sharma, Ila Agnihotri, Pramod Tiwari, Manoj Varma, BC Jain, Rekha Agarwal, and Sajiya Khan expressed gratitude and appreciation to the Defense Minister for his presence and support in the developmental activities taking place in Lucknow.
