Puri Praises Yogi: PMAY-U Homes Skyrocket Under Adityanath

Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri commended Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for significantly increasing PMAY-U housing, contrasting it with former CM Akhilesh Yadav's tenure. Under Adityanath, 17 lakh homes were provided, compared to only 17,000 under Yadav. Puri highlighted leadership as a key factor for the success.

In a notable commendation, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri lauded Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for an unprecedented increase in housing under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U).

Puri's comments came as he contrasted the performance of the current administration with that of former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav. According to Puri's post on X, under Yadav's leadership, only 17,000 homes were provided, whereas this number rose to 17 lakh during Adityanath's tenure.

The Minister remarked on the decisive impact of leadership on such outcomes, praising Adityanath's clear commitment to supporting the poor.

(With inputs from agencies.)