Gonda, Nov. 2 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP), accusing it of promoting lawlessness, obstructing religious traditions and hampering development whenever it was in power.
"Samajwadi Party itself is a curse for Uttar Pradesh. Whenever it has come to power, it has brought destruction. During the SP regime, disputes arose over Durga Puja pandals, permission to worship was denied and the Kanwar Yatra was obstructed. Today, Uttar Pradesh is free from curfews and riots. BJP stands for respecting faith, while SP and Congress stand for crime. They bring criminals; we bring change," the Chief Minister said.
He was addressing a public meeting in Gonda during the inaugur...