New Delhi: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Sunday expressed concern over the deteriorating condition of law and order in different states, especially in Uttar Pradesh.
"Due to the dominance of feudal and criminal elements in various states of the country, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, acts of casteist and communal hatred, violence, injustice and oppression and displacement of people, etc., prove that the rule of law is not functioning properly here," Mayawati wrote in a post on X in Hindi (loosely translated).
She also expressed concern that the new chief of UP Police faces a big challenge in controlling crime and establishing the rule of law in the state.
"In such an environment, the new chief of UP Police faces a big challenge to control crime and establish the rule of law in the state and provide proper relief to the people of all sections of society. The state government and the people of the ruling party also need every kind of cooperation and activism in establishing the rule of law in UP," said Mayawati.
BSP chief Mayawati underscored Uttar Pradesh’s potential to drive India's multidimensional development but questioned whether negative perceptions—particularly regarding crime and governance—are overshadowing its progress.
She expressed concern that instead of being recognised as a growth engine, UP is often associated with these challenges, which could harm both public perception and national interests.
In May, Mayawati also criticised the state of government-run primary schools, calling their condition “very pathetic”.
Warning of its impact on marginalised communities, she described the trend as “serious and worrying” and urged the government to take urgent corrective measures. “The poor condition of the government school system shows the lack of proper attention towards the educational needs of the underprivileged. The government must act to improve infrastructure and learning standards in schools,” she said.
(inputs from IANS)