From Tribal Neglect to Road Connectivity: Uttar Pradesh’s Post‑2017 Transformation

Before 2017, the 56 Van Tangiya villages of Uttar Pradesh were isolated outposts with no paved roads, electricity, running water or schools. Their names did not appear on voter lists, and they lacked any basic civic amenities. The communities lived in makeshift shelters, dependent on forests for livelihood.

Since the BJP formed the state government in 2017, the chief minister says the landscape has changed dramatically. He cited the introduction of permanent roads, reliable electricity supply, drinking‑water pipelines, government‑issued ration cards, permanent housing, schools, Ayushman Bharat health cards and pension schemes. He described these upgrades as evidence that “our answers now begin with ‘yes’ while the previous regime’s answers were always ‘no.’"

During a Diwali event in Van Tangiya, Yogi Adityanath announced the commencement of 52 projects worth over ₹82 crore, aimed at boosting eco‑tourism, strengthening local panchayats and integrating the villages into a wider market system. He emphasized that these initiatives are part of a larger heritage and development flow that will safeguard the state’s future.

The minister also warned that the Samajwadi Party and Congress, unable to stop the Ayodhya heritage momentum, are now attempting to defame the city. He reminded listeners of the days when chanting “Jai Shri Ram” was prohibited and police action was common, contrasting that past with today’s open celebrations.

Yogi’s address called for a collective stand against alcohol, gambling and drug trafficking, promising rigorous enforcement against such vices. He urged the youth to focus on education and honest employment, assuring them that the BJP’s “double‑engine” government will continue to deliver progress for every citizen, from the most remote tribal hamlet to the bustling streets of Ayodhya.