Addressing the media, Yadav argued that Uttar Pradesh’s vast geographical size and complex governance framework have made effective administration increasingly difficult. He said the concentration of power and resources has resulted in persistent development gaps, judicial delays, and administrative inefficiencies, particularly affecting the western districts of the state. According to him, these challenges can only be addressed through the creation of smaller, more manageable states.
Yadav proposed that districts such as Meerut, Saharanpur, Moradabad, Bareilly, Agra, Aligarh, and several other western regions be consolidated into a new Western Pradesh. He maintained that a separate state would allow for focused policymaking and faster resolution of local issues, especially in critical sectors like agriculture, industry, education, and healthcare. “People in western Uttar Pradesh have faced decades of neglect. Statehood would ensure governance that is closer, more responsive, and accountable,” he said.
Laying out the roadmap for the movement, Yadav emphasised that the Morcha’s campaign would remain strictly democratic, peaceful, and within constitutional boundaries. Planned activities include public meetings, sit-in protests, signature drives, and sustained efforts to press for the introduction of a statehood bill in Parliament. He urged both the central and state governments to consider the demand with seriousness, drawing parallels with the processes that led to the creation of Telangana and Uttarakhand.
Calling for broad-based participation, Yadav appealed to farmers, youth, lawyers, traders, and social organisations across western Uttar Pradesh to join the movement. He stressed that the campaign transcends individual leaders or political parties and is instead focused on securing long-term rights, development, and opportunities for the region.
The launch of the Western Pradesh Nirmaan Morcha marks a significant revival of the separate state movement in western Uttar Pradesh, a demand that has surfaced repeatedly over the years. With a formal organisational structure now in place, the initiative is likely to re-enter national political discourse, potentially
About The Author
Comment List