CM Yogi Torches Samajwadi Party Over Law & Order; Flags Off 87 Interceptors and Honors 26 Cops
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Launching an unsparing offensive against the previous Samajwadi Party administration over criminal patronage and state lawlessness, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that organized crime syndicates once ran parallel governments in every district before 2017, with past rulers kneeling before local dons. Addressing a high-level police event organized at Lok Bhavan in Lucknow, the Chief Minister took a sharp dig at armchair political critics who question ongoing policing reforms from within fortified compounds. He remarked that it is effortless to preach from air-conditioned chambers, but if the state security cover granted to these very leaders were removed, the prevailing chaos of old would swiftly turn them into scared cowards (bheegi billi). Contrasting that era with current administrative discipline, the Chief Minister affirmed that the Uttar Pradesh Police now functions resolutely under the banner of "Your Safety, Our Pledge" (Aapki Suraksha, Hamara Sankalp).
Mafia Rule Dismantled: Parallel Administrations Brought to Heel After 2017
Drawing a sharp contrast between pre-2017 governance and current enforcement standards, the Chief Minister emphasized the permanent restoration of the state's authority:
End of Extortion Cartels: The Chief Minister noted that prior to his government taking office in 2017, criminal cartels dictated field postings, intimidated administrative machinery, and extorted businesses with absolute impunity.
Government on the Offensive: Today, the administrative posture has inverted entirely; rather than the state bowing to criminals, law enforcement agencies have systematically dismantled organized syndicates through asset attachments, aggressive prosecutions, and uncompromising field operations.
Direct Hit on Armchair Critics: Rebuking opposition leaders who target police encounters and strict enforcement measures, Yogi remarked that individuals enjoying elite government security details have no moral standing to criticize the very forces that safeguard their lives.
Historic Police Reforms: UP Leads India in Implementing Prakash Singh Directives
The ceremony marked major institutional milestones in state security, modern logistical deployment, and operational literature:
Pioneer in Police Reform: Uttar Pradesh became the first state in the nation to institutionalize and operationalize the landmark police reform recommendations championed by legendary former Director General of Police (DGP) and Padma Shri recipient Prakash Singh.
Fusing Courage and Technology: Chief Minister Yogi noted that modern policing in Uttar Pradesh combines forward-looking strategic thought, frontline bravery, and cutting-edge technology to maintain public order.
Tribute to Anti-Terror Legacy: Recalling historical policing challenges, the Chief Minister highlighted how the Terai belt was once held hostage by violent cross-border terrorism, with normal movement impossible without joint army and police escort—a crisis confronted and broken under the leadership of then-DGP Prakash Singh.
Book Launch of 'Sangharsh': During the event, the Chief Minister formally released Prakash Singh's new book, titled "Sangharsh", which captures the veteran officer’s career battles, operational insights, and institutional blueprints for future generations of police commanders.
Gallantry Honors, 87 Interceptor Vehicles, and the Urgent Road Safety Crisis
Alongside ceremonial book releases, the high-profile gathering delivered tangible operational upgrades to Uttar Pradesh's traffic and district security apparatus:
26 Gallantry Medals Conferred: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath pinned prestigious gallantry decorations on 26 decorated police officers and personnel, acknowledging their exceptional valor during anti-mafia operations, hostage rescues, and active fire exchanges.
Fleet of 87 Interceptor Vehicles Flagged Off: To curb reckless highway driving and monitor high-speed expressways, the Chief Minister flagged off 87 state-of-the-art police interceptor vehicles equipped with automated laser speed guns, breathalyzers, and high-definition surveillance units.
Alarming Road Fatality Statistics: Highlighting that road safety represents an urgent public health crisis, Yogi pointed out that while the entire COVID-19 pandemic claimed approximately 24,000 lives over nearly three years in UP, vehicular accidents tragically snuff out 23,000 to 24,000 lives every single year, demanding immediate technological deterrence and strict enforcement.
Dignitaries Address Nation-Building: Former DGP Prakash Singh shared that his writings reflect institutional lessons rather than personal glorification, while spiritual thinker Swami Dharmabandhu emphasized that internal security forms the foundation of political and economic strength. Director General of Police Rajiv Krishna assured that continued modernization and smart highway monitoring will drastically reduce traffic casualties across the state.
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