VARANASI, Sept. 9 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said while some people attempt to divide society along caste lines for the sake of vote banks, they lose their nerve and fall silent when it comes to taking action against notorious mafia figures and criminals.

Even when their own families suffered, they were seen cowering and pleading before the mafia, he said.

However, the 'double-engine' government does not bow to the mafia, he asserted, adding that no matter how influential a criminal may be, the law will take its course.

Those who compromise the safety of daughters and women, in particular, will not be spared at any cost, he said. There is no alternative for those who threaten the safety of daughters other than jail ...