Bulldozers Will Act Against Anyone Encroaching Govt Land: UP CM Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasises a security-first agenda, pledging strict action against encroachment and criminals while linking governance to development and investor confidence. The approach includes protecting historic sites and countering organised crime, with criticism directed at opposition over perceived selective outrage.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath told the state Assembly that strict action awaits criminals and illegal land grabbers, warning that influential positions will not shield offenders. Adityanath linked harsh measures, including bulldozer drives, to a wider push on security, and also targeted the Opposition over what was described as "selective outrage" on global and regional issues.

During the debate on the supplementary budget, Adityanath said law and order improvements have changed how Uttar Pradesh is viewed across India. He stressed that security has become central to public life and politics in the state, and argued that electoral results since 2017 reflect voter approval of this approach.

Yogi Adityanath security pitch and warning on encroachment

Renewing the government’s stance on encroachment, Adityanath declared that religious and historical sites will receive strong protection. "Whoever encroaches upon any monument or mythological site, I will not spare them. If any mafia illegally occupies government land and turns it into a den of extortion or immoral activities, bulldozers will roll and no one can stop it," the Chief Minister said in the House.

Adityanath added that the change in the state’s image is rooted in improved policing and a tougher stance against organised crime. "A secure environment is essential for everyone. It is because of security that the outlook towards Uttar Pradesh has changed," the Chief Minister told legislators while defending the government’s record on maintaining order.

Yogi Adityanath security agenda, economic growth and criminal crackdown

Linking development with policing, Adityanath argued that investment and growth depend on clear rules and political firmness. "Whether it is an individual, the society or an institution -- the first requirement is security. There must be the rule of law and a sense of safety for everyone. Every daughter and every trader should feel secure -- this should be the first priority of any government," Adityanath said.

The Chief Minister said that criminals and those who challenge the system now understand likely repercussions. "A criminal knows about the consequences (of his criminal acts) now. Anyone who deliberately provokes the system knows that this is no longer the Uttar Pradesh where criminals used to chase police personnel. This government guarantees safety to citizens, but it also warns criminals -- 'reform yourselves or the road to Yamraj is open'. He (criminal) can get a call from Yamraj anytime," Adityanath warned.

Adityanath maintained that voters continue to judge the government on its performance since coming to power. "What we have done and what we have not done -- the people of Uttar Pradesh are giving the results and they will continue to do so. What matters is the perception within and outside the state -- before 2017 and after 2017," the Chief Minister said, adding that feedback from other regions also reflects this change.

According to Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh’s earlier reputation has shifted, with fewer reports of communal tension. "Today, wherever people go, they hear that there is a strong security environment in Uttar Pradesh. There are no riots, no anarchy," he said, arguing that this atmosphere has encouraged people to travel, work and invest more freely across districts.

Yogi Adityanath security stance and attack on Opposition

Adityanath also used the Assembly debate to criticise Opposition parties, accusing them of "selective outrage" and silence on attacks against Hindus in neighbouring countries. The Chief Minister referred to the killing of a Dalit youth in Bangladesh and contrasted this with protests over events in the Gaza Strip, alleging that responses are shaped by "vote bank and appeasement politics".

He told Opposition members, "You people shed tears over everything that happens in the Gaza Strip, but not a single word comes out of your mouths when a Dalit youth was killed in Bangladesh," and argued that such reactions expose political calculations. Adityanath further said the creation of Pakistan and Bangladesh had led to repeated incidents targeting Hindus in those nations.

Continuing the attack, Adityanath said, "You hold candle marches over Gaza, but when a Hindu is killed in Pakistan or Bangladesh, your mouths are shut because the victim is a Hindu, a Dalit," and demanded an institutional response. The Chief Minister added that the Assembly should speak with one voice on the Bangladesh killing and urged a formal message to Dhaka.

Calling for a formal step, Adityanath said, "A condemnation resolution should come from the Leader of the Opposition. We condemn this incident and warn the Bangladesh government," and asserted that security concerns for Hindus abroad were linked to his wider "security first" line at home, including strict action on encroachment and crime.