Lucknow, Sept. 18 -- Ahead of the forthcoming assembly polls, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Friday attacked the Samajwadi Party (SP), alleging that the party's campaign would convey a message of the return of "hooliganism" if it comes to power in the state.

Maurya alleged that criminals currently in jail would be released and people facing corruption charges would be given ministerial portfolios if the SP returned to power. He also claimed that cases involving terrorists would be withdrawn.

Speaking to reporters here, Maurya said, "Their rath conveys the message that if the Samajwadi Party comes to power, hooliganism will follow. Criminals will return; those currently in jail will be released. Individuals f...