Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is confident of the BJP’s landslide victory in Uttar Pradesh after the first phase of the state assembly elections.
In an interview with news agency ANI, which aired on the day of the second phase of the state’s vote, as well as elections in two other states, Adityanath said: “After the parliamentary elections in the first phase, I am confident. It is already clear that the BJP will Form a government in the UP again by an overwhelming majority. There should be no doubt about that.”
Turning to opposition allegations of running a happy-triggering government, the chief minister said his government had ensured there were no riots or curfews for the past five years, unlike the lawlessness that prevailed in previous regimes. “Everyone who threatens public safety should be afraid of the law. Before 2017, there were riots every three or four days, and curfews lasted for several months. On the contrary, there have been no riots and curfews in the past five years.”
When asked about his ’80-20′ remarks, Adityanath said: “It was a reaction to action. I said 80 per cent were for the BJP, 20 per cent were always against us and will do the same this time. I didn’t say it in the context of religion or caste. This 80% includes those who are satisfied with the government’s security and development agenda. 20% includes those who consistently oppose and support the negative mindset of the mafia and criminals. “
“After the first phase of the polls, it became clear that this election was indeed 80 to 20. BJP was supported by more than 80%”
He also spoke about peaceful elections in the state, which were different from what was seen in West Bengal and Kerala during last year’s parliamentary polls. “In the last Bengal Assembly polls, BJP workers were freed by barbarism. Stalls were captured and hundreds were killed. This is also happening in Kerala. There has been a lot of violence and political killings in both states. .Did it happen in UP?”
“Earlier, there were riots, anarchy prevailed and hooliganism peaked. Are the polls in Bangladesh peaceful?
Talking about the hijab controversy, Yogi said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has removed the triple tarak to free the Muslim girl, giving her the rights and respect she deserves. “To ensure respect for that daughter, we said that the system will not operate according to Sharia law, but according to the constitution.”
Complete News Source : Hindustan Times
