Five-year-old Kanpur girl gifts bulldozer toy to UP CM Yogi Adityanath, receives sweet advice in return; viral video shows interaction

A five-year-old girl from Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur presented a toy bulldozer to state Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath while he was on a morning walk at the Goraknath Temple on Friday. Five-year-old girl Yashaswini told news agency PTI, "Yogi ji gave me chocolate and I gifted him a bulldozer. But he returned it to me and told me to study well and play with the bulldozer."

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A video of the interaction released by the office shows Yogi Adityanath smiling and interacting with the child. He is also seen posing for a photograph with her, encouraging her to focus on her studies, before returning the toy.

The CM's Office later shared the interaction on social media platform X, describing the gesture as “a symbol of great trust” and “an innocent expression of trust”. It said the girl, identified as Yashaswini from Kanpur, had met the chief minister during his morning visit to the temple."


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Yogi Adityanath holds Janta Darshan at Gorakhnath Temple

Yogi Adityanath held a Janta Darshan at the Gorakhnath Temple premises on Friday, interacting with the public and listening to their grievances. During the event, the CM also engaged with a young child, highlighting his approachability and commitment to connecting with citizens of all ages.

On Thursday, the CM had similarly conducted a Janta Darshan at the same venue, where people presented their issues and concerns. Yogi Adityanath personally listened to the grievances and issued directions to officials for their resolution. Since assuming office, the Chief Minister has regularly conducted the ‘Janta Darshan’ program to maintain direct contact with the public.

Meanwhile, on Friday, the Chief Minister inaugurated the 71st Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) Centre in Gorakhpur, aiming to boost the state’s digital and startup ecosystem. The facility is designed to support startups, IT companies, and innovators, and is expected to accelerate growth, innovation, and employment opportunities.

In a post on X, CM Yogi credited the initiative to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that the modern facility will play a crucial role in advancing technology-driven development in Uttar Pradesh. He added:

"Designed to support startups, IT companies, and innovators, this modern facility will accelerate growth, innovation, and employment opportunities. I look forward to engaging with innovators and partners shaping India's digital future. This initiative reflects our vision of making Uttar Pradesh a hub of technology and investment. Jai Hind!"

On Monday, the Chief Minister conducted a Janta Darshan at his residence in Lucknow, where people presented a range of grievances. Yogi Adityanath personally listened to the concerns and issued instructions for their speedy and satisfactory resolution, assuring citizens that no injustice would be done.