Rule of Law established in Uttar Pradesh by eliminating Rule of Mafia, says CM Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during the fifth convocation of Dr Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University, in Lucknow. | Photo Credit: PTI

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday (October 17, 2026) said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government had established the “rule of law” in the State by eradicating the “rule of mafia”.

“Uttar Pradesh was once under the influence of mafia rule, but the rule of law has now been established in the State. This is the strongest foundation for development, investment and public trust,” Mr. Adityanath said while addressing the fifth convocation ceremony of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University in Lucknow.

He said Uttar Pradesh, once counted among the BIMARU states amid concerns over investment and law and order had transformed its position through a clear roadmap and resolve. The State is now among the country’s top three economies and is progressing as a revenue-surplus State,” he added.

Mr. Adityanath urged the law graduates not to confine their understanding of the profession to sections of law and court cases, but to prioritise public trust, safeguarding rights and access to justice.