Yogi Adityanath government will return in Uttar Pradesh and Jats will remain with BJP. Senior Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has expressed this hope. He believes that the Yogi government of UP has brought a big change in the law and order situation. Also it has developed a lot. Regarding the entry of Tesla in India, he said that the company is welcome in India. But, we have not lost sight of Elon Musk’s idea of producing in China and selling in India. In a conversation with CNN-News18, he discussed openly on issues ranging from business, economy to politics. Here are the highlights of the interview.
The opposition is talking about change this time in Uttar Pradesh, what will you say about the return of the BJP to power?
I am sure that we will be able to get majority in Uttar Pradesh. The reason for this is that if you compare the situation today with the earlier times, then you will see many changes. The law and order situation in UP was very bad during the SP regime. The credit for ending goondaraj in the state goes to Yogi Adityanath. Today common people have faith in Yogi and it 100% means that BJP is going to win in UP.
Second, the important thing is that the double engine government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi has made tremendous progress in UP. As far as the road infra is concerned, I have promised the people of UP that we will make the roads of the state of America’s standard in 5 years. I always tell people about US President John Biden’s statement that the roads in America are not good because America is rich, but America is rich because it has good roads. Therefore prosperity will come through the road. Talking about agriculture, a large number of farmers cultivate sugarcane in UP. Due to the biofuel and ethanol policy, sugar mills are now coming in profit. With the help of the government, farmers are getting money for sugarcane, which was earlier late. One lakh crore rupees have been paid to the farmers by the sugar mills, which is a big achievement.
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Elon Musk’s tweet on Tesla is being discussed a lot. What is the real problem in the way of Tesla’s entry in India?
Welcome to Tesla in India. We don’t have any problem. Now India market has become very big. The turnover of the Indian auto industry is Rs 7.5 lakh crore. All the reputed brands of the world – BMW, Mercedes, Hyundai, Toyota, Volvo, Honda are present here. Now his (Elon Musk) plan is to make Tesla cars in China and sell them in India. We have requested him that he can start his plant here. All kind of support is available here. So if you can start manufacturing here then you are welcome. But, the concept of producing in China and selling in India is not acceptable to us.
Has the conversation escalated?
Just 3-4 days ago I met the head of Tesla in India. I tried to tell them my thoughts. Now it is up to him what decision he takes.
But, Tesla has said that there is not enough tax benefit here?
Actually, we don’t have a company here – all the big companies in the world are here. If we give benefit to one company then we have to give that benefit to other companies also. This is the real problem.