No Riots, No Extortion, No Gunda Tax In UP: Yogi Adityanath

The article outlines Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's emphasis on a secure, predictable business environment, backed by a zero-tolerance crime policy, efficient governance, and timely incentives. It highlights MoUs worth over Rs 10,000 crore and the state’s focus on trust, transformation and investment readiness.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath used the Uttar Pradesh Pharma Conclave 1.0 to project the state as secure, investor-friendly and confident, firmly backing police action against criminals while highlighting that strong law and order and a “Triple-S” guarantee of safety, stability and speed now define Uttar Pradesh.

Addressing industry leaders in Lucknow, Yogi Adityanath said Uttar Pradesh has decisively shifted from slow, paperwork-heavy systems to an efficient, transparent style of governance. “There is no red tape in Uttar Pradesh—only a red carpet for investors,” Yogi said, stressing that the state today stands for trust, transformation and timely delivery.

Uttar Pradesh law and order, Triple-S model and investor confidence

The Chief Minister said Uttar Pradesh has become a symbol of trust for domestic and global investors by guaranteeing “Triple-S”-safety, stability and speed. This assurance, according to Yogi Adityanath, positions Uttar Pradesh as a model of trust, transformation and timely delivery, giving companies confidence to set up large, long-term projects in the state.

Yogi Adityanath assured participants that the Uttar Pradesh government stands with investors in every situation, backing projects from proposal to production. “Zero political interference, transparent policies and time-bound incentive disbursement have been ensured. Come, invest, produce and receive incentives on time, this is the Uttar Pradesh model,” he said, underlining a stable business climate.

Uttar Pradesh Pharma Conclave investments and governance focus

During the Uttar Pradesh Pharma Conclave 1.0, the state secured memorandums of understanding worth more than Rs 10,000 crore for the pharmaceutical sector. Of this, 11 MoUs totalling Rs 5,525 crore in pharmaceuticals, medical devices and allied industries were exchanged on stage, reflecting growing industry confidence in the state’s regulatory and support framework.

Emphasising firm governance, Yogi Adityanath said the rule of law now operates clearly in Uttar Pradesh and no individual or group is allowed to weaken it. The Chief Minister said this disciplined approach, led by the administration, has created an environment where citizens and investors feel protected and heard across districts.

Uttar Pradesh zero-tolerance policy on crime and criminals

Reiterating a policy of “zero tolerance to crime and criminals,” Yogi Adityanath strongly defended alleged police encounters and dismissed criticism from people questioning action against offenders. The Chief Minister said the state police have been prepared to answer criminals in the language that such offenders understand, in order to protect law-abiding citizens.

Yogi Adityanath argued that police must be allowed to respond when attacked by criminals. “Should the police not retaliate and take the bullet of the criminals? Both can't go on simultaneously.” He added that officers have been specially trained to deal with armed gangs and mafias, using the lawful powers given to them.

Uttar Pradesh policing debate, court remarks and equal application of law

His comments followed observations by the Allahabad High Court, which criticised Uttar Pradesh police for shooting alleged criminals in the leg and reminded officers that they have no “right to punish offenders,” cautioning against turning the state into a police state in the pursuit of career advancement, praise or departmental recognition.

Yogi Adityanath maintained that the government’s approach remains fair and consistent in Uttar Pradesh. “No one will be allowed to take law into their own hands in UP,” Yogi said, insisting that all criminals are treated the same way under existing statutes, regardless of identity, influence or links with any political side.

Uttar Pradesh past riots, present peace and security framework

Looking back at conditions before 2017, Yogi Adityanath said Uttar Pradesh had struggled with violence, communal riots and extortion that forced traders and businesspersons to leave. Between 2012 and 2017, there were more than 900 riots and frequent curfews in many cities, affecting everyday life, markets and industrial growth.

He recalled that at that time crime touched almost every activity in Uttar Pradesh. “There was hardly any city that did not witness repeated curfews. There was hardly any businessman who was not a victim of extortion. Crime dominated every sphere of life. I was given responsibility at such a time, and we decided on zero tolerance towards lawlessness and anarchy,” he stated.

The Chief Minister said that when Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave this responsibility, the main task in Uttar Pradesh was to strengthen law and order and rebuild public confidence. “When Prime Minister Narendra Modi entrusted me with this responsibility, the biggest challenge was to strengthen law and order and instil a sense of confidence among citizens. The government adopted a zero-tolerance policy and made it clear that the law would apply equally to everyone, irrespective of stature. Today, the results are evident. Major festivals are being celebrated peacefully. There are no riots, no extortion, no gunda tax. Uttar Pradesh today has an environment of peace, security and stability, the strongest foundation for investment,” he added.