“BJP in UP means control over Dangaraj and Gundaraj,”: PM Modi

During a political rally in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur region on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi resumed his attack on the Samajwadi Party.

“BJP in UP means control over Dangaraj (rule of riots), Mafiaraj (rule of Mafia), and Gundaraj (rule by goons) and the freedom to celebrate all the festivals. Having BJP in UP means protection of daughters, women from 'manchalon' (eve teasers). BJP in UP means Centre's schemes being implemented at double speed,” PM quoted.

"During Mafia raj, nobody heard the poor. The dynasts who ruled Uttar Pradesh had created such an atmosphere. Those backing rioters and mafias can't develop the state," the prime minister continued his attack on the Samajwadi Party, saying.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior BJP officials have repeatedly targeted the main opposition Samajwadi Party on law and order in this high-octane election campaign... On the occasion of the Dalit icon Guru Ravidas' birth anniversary, Prime Minister Yogi Adityanath praised the Yogi Adityanath government's development plans.

“For decades, Guru Ravidas followers urged previous governments for developing his birthplace, but those governments only engaged in photo-ops. The BJP government is working on the project to develop Guru Ravidas' birthplace,” PM further added. 

PM Modi paid respect to Dalit legend Guru Ravidas Vishwas Dham Mandir in Delhi's Karol Bagh earlier in the day. He played'manjira' with the devotees and took part in the Shabad kirtan.' Dalits, who make up about 21% of the state's population, are big fans of Guru Ravidas Jayanti. Near Varanasi, the 15th-century poet and philosopher were born. Devotees from all across the country travel to Varanasi every year to pay their respects to their idols. Uttar Pradesh's 403-member Assembly is being elected in seven phases. The first two waves of voting took place on February 10 and 14, with 113 constituencies participating. The final phases will be held on February 20, 23, 27, and March 3 and 7. On March 10th, the votes will be counted.