UP: CM Yogi Adityanath pays tribute to philanthropist, Bhamashah; honors top tax-paying traders
UP: CM Yogi Adityanath pays tribute to philanthropist, Bhamashah; honors top tax-paying traders
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 28 (ANI): Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath marked the birth anniversary of philanthropist and entrepreneur Bhamashah and gave out the Bhamashah Samman to prominent traders and businesspersons in the state who have made meaningful contributions to the Economy of Uttar Pradesh by paying high revenue taxes.
Addressing the event, he stressed the necessity of acknowledging the role of the business community and stated, "... Businessmen who pay high GST should be facilitated on this day not only in Lucknow but in every district of the country. Businessman who registered GST but were the casualty of any accident, then they are insured with the cover of 10 lakh rupees by the National Traders Welfare Board...."
CM Yogi also inaugurated and observed an exhibition of critical events in the life of Bhamashah and his contribution to society to date.
In a post on X CM, he wrote: On the eve of the anniversary of birth of the great son of Mother India, the philanthropist Bhamashah Ji, I was present today in an event organized in Lucknow, through which I awarded the Bhamashah Award to the highest revenue-paying traders and also honored traders who have contributed to the society in a special way.
In order to honour the unmatched sacrifice and patriotism of Bhamashah Ji, a special event should be conducted every year on 29 June, named Traders Welfare Day. I salute my heartfelt greetings to Bhamashah Ji, the icon of benevolence, justice and nationalism! Warmest congratulations to the all the trader brothers, who form the backbone of the economic prosperity of the state and the nation, he added.
Other than this, when making a jibe at the opposition, the CM remarked, How long will people continue to divide the country to get vote bank? They are the same individuals who bow up in front of the mafia whenever they have a chance... These individuals were accustomed to selling their authority to mafia... They would take advantage of money under the guise of jobs. Now, when their trade of extortion is at an end, they are tearing at the seam in the name of caste... I repeat--'Batoge to Katoge,' and 'Ek Rahoge to Nek Rahoge'." (ANI)
