Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is set to unveil a 51-foot-high statue of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh in Moradabad district's Bellary tehsil on December 23. The inauguration is strategically timed ahead of the 2024 general elections, particularly to appeal to the Jat community in western Uttar Pradesh. The statue, constructed by the Akhil UP Jat Mahasabha, is themed around education and will be the tallest statue of Chaudhary Charan Singh in the world. The accompanying facilities on the 7-bigha land include an auditorium, a 100-bed old-age home, a library, and a Jat building for classes for Jat children.
Key Points:
1. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is set to unveil a 51-foot-high statue of late Chaudhary Charan Singh, a former Prime Minister and prominent farmer leader, in Moradabad district's Bellary tehsil on December 23, coinciding with Singh's birth anniversary.
2. The inauguration is viewed as a strategic move by Adityanath to appeal to the Jat community, particularly in western Uttar Pradesh, ahead of the 2024 general elections. This region holds significance, with Charan Singh's grandson Jayant Chaudhary leading the LD party, an alliance partner of the SP, and exercising substantial influence.
3. Constructed by the Akhil UP Jat Mahasabha, the statue will be the tallest in the world dedicated to Chaudhary Charan Singh. The theme revolves around education, and the 7 bigha land will feature an auditorium, a 100-bed old age home, library, and a Jat building for educational purposes.
4. The land for the project was donated by Jitendra Chaudhary, president of the Akhil UP Jat Mahasabha, while the funds amounting to Rs 2.5 crore were crowdsourced. The Chaudhary Charan Singh Smarak Evam Shikshak Sansthan Trust oversees the project, with members including UP minister Laxmi Narain Chaudhary and other prominent figures.
5. The statue's unveiling signifies a political move to strengthen connections with the Jat community, showcasing a commitment to education and community welfare, while also countering the influence of the LD party in the region.
(With Agency Inputs)
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