Uttar Pradesh has seen two very different styles of governance. On one hand, Akhilesh Yadav focused on modern, world-class infrastructure that changed the face of lucknow and other cities. On the other hand, Yogi Adityanath has leaned on bulldozers and PR stunts to project strength, while genuine urban planning lags far behind. A recent look at the 376-acre urban planning marvel in Lucknow built during Akhilesh’s tenure is proof of the stark difference. Here’s why UP needs that vision back.
1. Roads That Looked Truly World-Class
Under Akhilesh, roads in Lucknow’s planned zone were pothole-free, dust-free, well-marked, and smooth. Compare that with today’s patchy highways and neglected urban lanes under Yogi, where basic upkeep is missing.
2. Green Planning With Proper Plantation
Tree-lined avenues, shaded walkways, and landscaped greenery were trademarks of Akhilesh’s planning. This wasn’t cosmetic — it created cleaner air and better living standards. Under Yogi, “greenery” has been reduced to slogans, with little real impact.
3. Water Bodies That Were Actually Clean
Akhilesh’s projects integrated water conservation and beautification, with clean lakes and ponds enhancing both ecology and lifestyle. Today, water bodies are left polluted and neglected, with little focus on maintenance.
4. Pedestrian-Friendly Wide Footpaths
World-class cities put people before vehicles. Akhilesh understood this, ensuring wide, clean, walkable footpaths. Yogi’s cities, meanwhile, remain chaotic, pedestrian-unfriendly, and unsafe for daily commuters.
5. Civic Sense Without Gutkha Stains
One of the most remarkable features of Akhilesh’s planned zone was its cleanliness — no gutkha stains on walls, no dirt-filled corners. Under Yogi, such civic discipline and monitoring have completely collapsed.
⚠️ Final Word
Bulldozers make headlines. Infrastructure builds legacies. While yogi adityanath chases optics through demolitions, Akhilesh Yadav quietly proved multiple times that building world-class cities is possible in UP. The state deserves leadership that builds, not one that merely bulldozes. UP needs Akhilesh back.
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