India, Feb. 14 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday criticised the opposition for creating a ruckus during the Governor's address in the Assembly, saying such conduct had once tarnished the state's image.

Addressing the House on the fifth day of the ongoing Budget session, the chief minister took a swipe at the Samajwadi Party and other opposition members for their protest during the address of Governor Anandiben Patel earlier this week. "The perception of the state did not suddenly deteriorate. This was the behaviour that alarmed the daughters and the business community. A glimpse of which was seen during the Governor's address.

And under no circumstances will anyone from the state accept this," Adityanath said. He...