Fatehpur Sikri (UP) Apr 3 (Reporter) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said when he implemented a zero-tolerance policy against criminals upon assuming power in Uttar Pradesh in 2017, many of them opted to surrender and go to jail to avoid severe consequences. While addressing a Jan Choupal in support of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Fatehpur Sikri Rajkumar Chahar, the CM said, "However, the situation has now changed drastically. Now they're pleading not to be sent to jail. They're afraid to go there too." He said that before 2017, police stations in many areas remained locked after sunset, reflecting the dire state of law and order. "The plight of ordinary citizens was evident to all. Criminals assumed that this government would be no different from its predecessors, but we declared a policy of zero tolerance against crime and criminals. We made it clear-stop committing crimes, or be prepared to face music," he said. Yogi said, "In those days, many criminals, who were on bail, got their bail orders cancelled and went back to the jails. However, things have changed now. Now they're pleading not to be sent to the jails also. They're afraid to face the consequences. You must have observed that many criminals are now seen roaming on the streets, holding placards, promising to earn their livelihood through honest means and vowing not to engage in wrongdoing again. They are desperately pleading for mercy." He emphasised that if the mafia and criminals aren't held accountable by the law, they will continue to make life unbearable for the poor, businessmen and ordinary citizens. "There used to be riots every other day in UP. However, the state that was once plagued by riot curfews under the Congress and Samajwadi Party's (SP) rule will no longer tolerate such disruptions. UP now embraces festivities and traditional celebrations. Utsav Pradesh believes in Modi's guarantee," he said. The CM highlighted the contrasting situations between the NDA alliance led by BJP and the discord within the I.N.D.I alliance. "While on one side, there's the united NDA alliance under BJP's leadership, on the other, there are those individuals which are trying to bring together their parties while their hearts do not meet," he said. He claimed that there is disarray within the I.N.D.I alliance, citing examples from different states. "Look at the situation in West Bengal, where the Trinamool Congress has fielded candidates on all seats without leaving any for Congress, yet they claim to be part of the alliance. Similarly, the Communists in Kerala haven't aligned with Congress but are part of the I.N.D.I alliance," he said. Yogi said, "This confusion is evident in various regions, including Maharashtra, where they struggle to find candidates. Congress candidates are joining SP, and SP candidates are joining Congress. They attempt to manipulate the electoral arena with such tactics." He said that the public is confident about the results of the Lok Sabha polls. "Our focus lies solely on determining the margin by which our candidate secures victory to enter Parliament. There is similar competition on every Lok Sabha seat. Having campaigned across 25 Lok Sabha seats, the prevailing sentiment is that our lead begins at three lakhs, and we are determined to expand it with the blessings of the public. In the pursuit of a developed India, everyone has collectively decided to entrust the leadership of the country to PM Modi," he said. The CM emphasised that BJP candidate Rajkumar Chahar is committed to serving the farmers nationwide. "He has devoted his life to their cause, not confining his efforts to UP alone. Instead, he travels to various states across the country, representing the farmers' issues to the national leadership and actively contributing to finding solutions under PM Modi's guidance," he said. The CM urged the electorate to support dedicated workers like Rajkumar Chahar to secure victory in the elections...////...