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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi declares rule of law has supplanted mafia rule in the state
✍️ India Today
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 08:36 PM
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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the rule of law has now replaced the mafia‑run governance previously seen in Uttar Pradesh.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath asserted that Uttar Pradesh has moved from a period dominated by mafia influence to one governed by the rule of law. The statement was made during a public address where the chief minister highlighted recent improvements in law‑enforcement effectiveness.
He emphasized that stronger legal institutions and stricter enforcement have curbed the activities of organised crime groups that once held sway in parts of the state. According to the CM, these changes are reflected in reduced incidents of extortion, illegal land grabs and other criminal practices.
The declaration underscores the state government's ongoing focus on strengthening the judicial and police framework. While no specific statistics were provided, the chief minister linked the shift to a broader strategy of institutional reform and accountability.
Yogi Adityanath concluded by urging citizens to cooperate with law‑enforcement agencies to sustain the momentum of legal governance across Uttar Pradesh.
He emphasized that stronger legal institutions and stricter enforcement have curbed the activities of organised crime groups that once held sway in parts of the state. According to the CM, these changes are reflected in reduced incidents of extortion, illegal land grabs and other criminal practices.
The declaration underscores the state government's ongoing focus on strengthening the judicial and police framework. While no specific statistics were provided, the chief minister linked the shift to a broader strategy of institutional reform and accountability.
Yogi Adityanath concluded by urging citizens to cooperate with law‑enforcement agencies to sustain the momentum of legal governance across Uttar Pradesh.