Will write to Tata group, former UP CM Akhilesh Yadav assures TCS staff

Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday promised to write a letter to the Tata group requesting them to reconsider their decision of shifting

Published on: Jul 27, 2017, 21:13:11 IST

Hindustan Times, Lucknow | By Anupam Srivastava, Lucknow

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Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday promised to write a letter to the Tata group requesting them to reconsider their decision of shifting TCS from Lucknow. A delegation of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) employees met the former chief minister at his residence.

Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav promised TCS employees that he would write a letter to the Tata group requesting them to reconsider their decision of shifting TCS from Lucknow. (PTI File Photo)

As chief minister, Akhilesh shared a good rapport with Tata group patriarch Ratan Tata. The business magnate, who had visited Lucknow back then, had described him as a “progressive chief minister.”

Earlier, the former chief minister welcomed the techies and listened to their problems with attention.

He said he will work with the state government to keep TCS in Lucknow. Akhilesh said he will support the government in a positive way as it is the question of around 2,000 jobs in the state capital.

He said his party will support the government in every step which it takes in saving Lucknow’s TCS.

Akhilesh also assured that he will work with chief minister Yogi Adityanath to resolve the issue as only the state government has adequate power to counter any decision which is not healthy for development of state and youth employment.

Akhilesh said he will raise the matter in Vidhan Sabha. He also spoke to chief secretary Rajive Kumar over the issue.

“The employees have been running from pillar to post to save TCS in Lucknow but state government has not been very concerned about them and there have been no positive statements from them,” he said.

However, the Samajwadi party has decided to take up the matter in an aggressive way inside the house. “We will ask the government to issue statement on government initiatives towards stopping TCS from leaving Lucknow,” said senior Samajwadi party leader Rajendra Chaudhary.

“People have right to know what BJP government have done so far for the TCS employees,” he said.

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Anupam Srivastava is a Special Correspondent with Hindustan Times, Lucknow, with over 26 years of experience in journalism. A widely travelled reporter, he is known for producing impactful exclusives, investigative reports, and in-depth analyses across environment, science, healthcare, women's issues, human-interest stories, civil aviation, surface and inland water transport, agriculture, urban and rural development, governance, public policy, politics, culture, music, and literature. Recognised for his meticulous research and evidence-based reporting, he has consistently highlighted issues that directly affect the lives of ordinary citizens, exposing governance gaps, policy failures, and environmental concerns while amplifying the voices of underserved communities. His reporting has influenced public discourse and contributed to administrative action and policy interventions, including the Uttar Pradesh government's decision to accord river status to the Kukrail instead of a drain after his reportage brought the issue into focus. His commitment to public-interest journalism has earned him prestigious awards for excellence in reporting on environment, science, literature, and culture. Combining investigative journalism, data-driven analysis, and compelling storytelling, Anupam Srivastava continues to produce journalism that informs, influences, and promotes accountability, firmly upholding the values of an independent and responsible press.Read More