Lucknow, Feb. 8 -- Samajwadi Party National President and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday said his outfit's MLAs will corner the government in the budget session on issues such as rising inflation, corruption, unemployment, women's safety, and other concerns.

Speaking at a press conference after a meeting of MLAs at the Samajwadi Party's state headquarters, Yadav said the law and order situation in the state has collapsed.

"Many people associated with the ruling party are involved in the codeine syrup case. Criminals are escaping from jail. The officials who helped them escape are high-ranking. Criminals are being allowed to escape because the government's days are numbered. Everyone is trying to secure their ...