Claiming his Government succeeded in ending ‘jungle raaj’ in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Tuesday that in the last six months not a single riot has taken place in UP. Earlier, on an average, two riots were reported every month.
“The State is galloping on the road to development due to the political will shown by the Government to tame corruption and tenacity to introduce new innovative methods aimed at benefiting the poor and farmers,” he claimed.
“It is the end of dynastic and caste politics in UP. Instead, the focus is now on farmers and the youth. People, pan-India, have started looking towards UP as we have been able to perform that unthinkable six months back — that of controlling crime. The end of jungle raaj has infused new confidence among investors. They are now looking towards the state as the next investment destination,” Yogi said while addressing media persons while releasing his six-month report card in lucknow on Tuesday
The CM also released a booklet “Badh chala Uttar Pradesh, ek nayee disha ki ore” which focussed on Government achievements in all sectors — from agriculture to health and from power to industrial development.
“In the previous regime, police remained a mute spectator because criminals enjoyed political patronage. With the change of guard, this has changed. Criminals are criminals. Even if they have political connections, they need to be punished,” he said.
Elaborating his point, Yogi said that in the last six months, 431 police encounters took place and 17 top criminals were killed. Over 1,100 criminals, of which 668 carried awards, were arrested.
“The Gangster’s Act was invoked against 69 criminals, who acquired property through illegal means,” he said.
“All these action have given a sense of security among masses. The Government has authorized the DGP and Police Captains to hike reward on wanted criminals. This is bound to have a positive impact on the police morale,” the CM said.
In his 45-minute speech, Yogi dedicated half the time on the importance of having improved law and order and how this could help in generating employment for the youth.
Yogi spoke about achievements in agriculture wherein the government’s initiative to purchase wheat and paddy directly from farmers left a positive impact. The CM also revealed the government’s proposal to link Khatauni with Aadhaar card.