Lucknow: Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak on Wednesday said teachers, graduates and the educated section of society have a crucial role in the state’s development and in realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed India.Addressing the BJP’s Teachers and Graduates Voter Convenors’ Conference in Lucknow, Pathak discussed the party’s election strategy, organisational preparations and voter outreach campaign ahead of upcoming elections to the Lucknow teachers’ and graduates’ constituenciesof the Uttar Pradesh legislative council.Pathak said Uttar Pradesh would make a significant contribution to the goal of building a developed India. He described teachers and graduates as not only the foundation of education and intellectual development but also important contributors to social awareness and nation-building.Recalling previous elections, he said teachers’ and graduates’ voters had expressed their confidence in the BJP by ensuring victories for its candidates. He said the party was approaching voters again with the expectation of continued support.“Development, good governance and public welfare initiatives under the leadership of the PM and the state govt are contributing to the creation of a new Uttar Pradesh. Participation of teachers, graduates and intellectuals is essential to this development journey,” he said.Highlighting development projects in Lucknow, he said several important infrastructure initiatives had gained momentum under Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh. These projects, he said, had helped give a new direction to the city’s infrastructure and development.
