Overview

• He accused politicians of bowing to mafia rule and now exploiting caste divisions while contrasting his government’s emphasis on law and order with past regimes’ security lapses.
• He cited Bhamashah, King Chamarajendra Wadiyar and King Sayajirao Gaekwad to illustrate a legacy of transcending caste lines in service of the nation.
• He instructed the GST department to hold annual felicitation ceremonies for the top 10 GST-paying traders in Lucknow and in each district.
• He announced that any GST-registered trader suffering an accident will receive ₹10 lakh in government assistance.
• He urged business organisations to join river rejuvenation and plantation drives and praised the One District One Product scheme for boosting local industries.