UP Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya today said the UP government will name roads after BSP founder Manyavar Kanshiram and socialist ideologue Ram Manohar Lohia.
The deputy CM explained that every great personality irrespective of his lineage must be respected. "To honour Maharaja Suheldeva we could construct a huge statue of him in Bahraich. Similarly, we could name roads after Karpoori Thakur, former Bihar chief minister. I have no hesitation in saying that in the future we will name roads after Manyavar Kanshiram," Maurya, who also holds the Public Works Department (PWD) portfolio, told PTI in an interview here.
Maurya said signage with names of great persons send a high-minded message to the people.
Maurya said criminals in Uttar Pradesh must expect harsh punishments as it would deter such activities. "We do not believe Uttar Pradesh is 100 per cent crime-free. However, crime cases are being solved now. No criminal can be saved."
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