Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while addressing a public gathering in Mau, made strong remarks targeting criminal elements and highlighting his government’s stance on law and order. He asserted that no mafia can intimidate Hindus in the state and emphasized that governance under his administration has restored security and discipline. During his speech, he also introduced a political framing of society by stating that there are only four “categories” in the country—poor, youth, farmers (annadata), and women—suggesting that government policies are primarily focused on these groups. The Chief Minister reiterated that earlier periods were marked by disruptions during religious and cultural events such as Ramleela, Ram Navami, Janmashtami, Shivratri, and other festivals, where, according to him, certain groups would create disturbances and prevent peaceful celebrations. He claimed that such situations have now been controlled under the present administration. Yogi Adityanath further stated that women and traders now feel more secure compared to the past, alleging that earlier governments failed to ensure safety and allowed criminal activities to flourish. He warned that anyone attempting to disturb public order or target women or traders would face strict consequences under the law. In a sharp warning to criminal networks, he said that mafia elements no longer have the freedom to threaten people openly or move around unchecked, claiming that law enforcement has been strengthened significantly in Uttar Pradesh. The speech combined political messaging with governance claims, focusing on law and order improvements, cultural events, and welfare-oriented governance, while also delivering strong criticism of previous administrations.


