Chhattisgarh renames 2 Rajiv Gandhi schemes after Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay

The Chhattisgarh government has named the two urban administration schemes after Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay, the ideologue of the BJP’s forerunner Bharatiya Jana Sangh

Published on: Oct 2, 2024, 17:47:12 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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The Chhattisgarh government has renamed two urban administration schemes that were previously named after former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi.

Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai. (PTI)

The order in this regard was passed by the Urban Administration Department on September 18.

As per the order issued by UAD, the Rajiv Gandhi Swavalamban Yojana will now be known as the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Swavalamban Yojana while Rajiv Gandhi Aajeevika Kendra Yojana has been renamed as the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Aajeevika Kendra Yojana.

The decision to change the schemes’ names after the ideologue of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, the forerunner of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes amid ongoing political debate over the naming of government schemes in Chhattisgarh.

After coming to power in 2018, the Congress had renamed around half a dozen schemes in the state. BJP leaders say that their government is only restoring those names. On the other hand, Congress leaders allege that the BJP is doing nothing for people except changing names of the schemes.

“This is a low mentality of the government. They are doing nothing for the people of the state and only changing names. Everyone knows what Rajeev Gandhi has done for this country and the government should tell people what Deendayal Upadhayay has done for the people of this country,” said RP Singh, Congress spokesperson in Chhattisgarh.

BJP spokesperson Sacchinand Upsane said the problem of the Congress is that they could not see beyond Gandhis.

“This is the main problem of Congress that they could not see beyond Gandhis. Our government is working on the principles of some people who have given everything to the nation, but the Gandhis have never recognised them. It is our PM (Prime Minister Narendra Modi) who is giving a proper version of history for the future generations,” said Upasane.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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