'Goondaraj Has Ended Under Yogi's Rule, Workers Are Paramount': BJP National General Secretary Harish Dwivedi in Lucknow
Newly appointed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary Harish Dwivedi received an overwhelming, grand reception upon his arrival in Lucknow on Sunday, marking his first major visit to the state capital since assuming his prestigious national role. From the airport all the way to the state BJP headquarters, enthusiastic supporters lined the streets adorned with a corridor of vibrant hoardings, banners, and flower garlands. Visibly touched by the sea of supporters, Dwivedi delivered a fiery and inspiring address, emphasizing that party workers remain paramount and praising the transformative governance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Workers Are Paramount and the True Backbone of the Party
Reflecting on his journey from a dedicated student leader to the national leadership at age 53, Harish Dwivedi made it clear that grassroots workers will always hold the highest priority in his political life. Having previously served as the state president of the BJYM at 37, winning his maiden Lok Sabha election from Basti in 2014 at age 41, and successfully architecting key electoral strategies in states like Assam, Dwivedi noted that he has stood shoulder-to-shoulder with party cadres through every phase of struggle.
During his address, he issued a strong caution to party ranks, warning that external forces are continuously attempting to fracture society along caste, regional, and linguistic lines. He called upon workers to remain vigilant and ready to give a fitting, ideological, and democratic response to every political conspiracy.
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Addressing the gathering alongside senior leaders—including State President Pankaj Chaudhary, State General Secretary (Organization) Dharampal Singh, and National Minister Sangeeta Yadav—Dwivedi reiterated the party's broader national and regional vision. He stressed that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the nation is marching steadily toward fulfilling the historic resolve of a developed India (Viksit Bharat) by 2047.
Praising the state administration, Dwivedi boldly stated that the Yogi Adityanath-led government has successfully eradicated 'goondaraj' and lawlessness from Uttar Pradesh, establishing an era of unmatched safety and development. With the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections on the horizon, he expressed absolute confidence that the party machinery, powered by dedicated cadres, will secure another historic landslide victory.
From Student Politics to National General Secretary: A Journey of Dedication
The grand felicitation event also underscored the inclusive nature of the BJP organization, where ordinary workers can rise to the highest echelons of power through pure hard work and loyalty. National Minister Sangeeta Yadav and State President Pankaj Chaudhary lauded Dwivedi's remarkable political trajectory, highlighting his extensive years of grassroots service.
Dwivedi's organizational roots run deep: he served as the district head of the Vidyarthi Parishad in Basti from 1993 to 1995, worked as the departmental organization minister for ABVP Gorakhpur (1995–1998) and Prayagraj-Sultanpur (2000–2003), and later led the Uttar Pradesh unit of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) from 2010 to 2013 before securing successive parliamentary victories from Basti in 2014 and 2019. As he steps into his new national mandate, Dwivedi's leadership is expected to further galvanize the party cadre across the Hindi heartland.
