Adityanath has created ‘one district, one mafia’ model in Uttar Pradesh, says Congress
The Congress party has criticized the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh, alleging that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has fostered a 'one district, one mafia' model. The party cited high crime statistics and judicial observations to argue that criminals are receiving political protection.
Why it matters
This reflects the ongoing political tension and debate over law and order in India's most populous state ahead of future electoral cycles.
The Congress on Thursday (October 1, 2026) attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Uttar Pradesh over the State’s law and order situation, alleging that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had created a “one district, one mafia” model, with criminals enjoying political protection.
The party said that Dalits and the vulnerable sections of society bore the brunt of what it called a nexus between criminals and those in power.
All India Congress Committee in-charge of Uttar Pradesh, Rajendra Pal Gautam, said the State witnesses nine murders, 10 attempts to murder, nine rapes, 33 kidnappings and around 235 violent crimes every day.
Mr. Gautam referred to recent observations by the Supreme Court and the Allahabad High Court on the functioning of the Uttar Pradesh police and said they reflected the “anarchy prevailing under BJP rule” in the State.
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