Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 30 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that the brightly lit markets and bustling commercial establishments at night reflect the growing confidence of traders and the improved security environment in the state since 2017.
In a post on X, the Chief Minister highlighted the transformation in the state's business environment, stating that the growing activity in markets after sunset symbolises traders' confidence and women's increasing participation in the workforce.
"Today, in the new Uttar Pradesh, the lights of bustling markets and commercial establishments at night are not merely the glow of trade, but the radiance of the traders' confidence. The self-assurance of our maternal strength—fearlessly fulfilling their duties at their workplaces during night shifts—is not just a personal achievement, but a symbol of the progress of the entire society," he said.
The Chief Minister questioned the approach of the previous government, noting that prior to 2017, crime and a sense of insecurity caused business activities to become restricted as soon as the sun set.
आज नए उत्तर प्रदेश में रात्रि के समय जगमगाते बाजारों और व्यावसायिक प्रतिष्ठानों की रोशनी केवल व्यापार की नहीं, बल्कि व्यापारी के विश्वास का प्रकाश है। नाइट शिफ्ट में अपने कार्यस्थल पर निर्भय होकर दायित्व निभाती हमारी मातृशक्ति का आत्मविश्वास केवल व्यक्तिगत उपलब्धि नहीं, बल्कि पूरे समाज की प्रगति का प्रतीक है। किंतु सुरक्षा और विश्वास का यह वातावरण उत्तर प्रदेश में सदैव नहीं था। वर्ष 2017 से पहले अपराध और असुरक्षा के कारण सूर्यास्त के साथ व्यापारिक गतिविधियां सीमित होने लगती थीं। देर रात तक कार्य करने वाली महिलाओं की सुरक्षा को लेकर परिवारों में चिंता बनी रहती थी। आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी के यशस्वी मार्गदर्शन में डबल इंजन सरकार ने इस परिस्थिति को बदला। अपराध और अपराधियों के प्रति 'जीरो टॉलरेंस' की नीति ने कानून-व्यवस्था को सुदृढ़ किया एवं महिला सुरक्षा को प्राथमिकता दी। आज बाजार रात में भी खुले रहते हैं। व्यापारियों को व्यवसाय के विस्तार के नए अवसर मिल रहे हैं और हमारी बेटियां सुरक्षित वातावरण में अपनी प्रतिभा एवं परिश्रम से आगे बढ़ रही हैं। वर्ष 2017 में प्रदेश की महिला श्रम बल भागीदारी लगभग 13 प्रतिशत थी, जो अब बढ़कर 36 प्रतिशत हो चुकी है। यह मातृशक्ति के बढ़ते आत्मविश्वास, आर्थिक सामर्थ्य और स्वावलंबन की सशक्त अभिव्यक्ति है। यह 'सुरक्षा से समृद्धि' की ओर अग्रसर 'नए उत्तर प्रदेश' की नई पहचान है।
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) October 30, 2026
The Chief Minister wrote that in the 'new' Uttar Pradesh, the light emanating from markets and commercial establishments at night represents not just business activity, but the confidence of the traders themselves. The self-confidence of women, who carry out their professional responsibilities fearlessly during night shifts, is not merely an individual achievement; it is a symbol of progress for society as a whole.
The Chief Minister pointed out that this environment of security and trust did not always exist in Uttar Pradesh. Before 2017, crime and insecurity meant that business activities would begin to decline after sunset. Families remained deeply concerned about the safety of women who worked late into the night.
The Chief Minister stated that under the visionary guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the 'double-engine' government has transformed this situation. A policy of 'zero tolerance' toward crime and criminals has strengthened law and order and prioritised the safety of women.
"Today, markets remain open even at night. Traders are finding new opportunities to expand their businesses, and our daughters are forging ahead—driven by their talent and hard work—within a secure environment," he wrote.
The Chief Minister noted that in 2017, the female labour force participation rate in the state stood at approximately 13 per cent; it has now risen to 36 per cent. This serves as a powerful testament to the growing self-confidence, economic capability, and self-reliance of our women.
"It is the hallmark of a 'New Uttar Pradesh' that is moving forward—from 'security' toward 'prosperity'" he added. (ANI)
