Overview
- Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar launched Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel's biography, ‘Chunautiyan Mujhe Pasand Hai,’ at Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam Technical University in Lucknow on May 1, 2025.
- The book reflects Patel’s rise from a farming family in Gujarat to prominent political roles, emphasizing resilience, women’s empowerment, and self-reliance as key themes.
- Vice-President Dhankhar praised Uttar Pradesh’s economic growth under CM Yogi Adityanath, highlighting its GDP increase from Rs 12.5 lakh crore to nearly Rs 30 lakh crore in eight years.
- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath described the biography as a guiding scripture for the new generation, showcasing perseverance, democratic values, and social reform.
- The event’s Labour Day timing underscored a tribute to workers’ contributions, with Patel emphasizing their role in nation-building and sharing personal anecdotes of overcoming social challenges.