Amit Shah, In Mathura, Says "UP Election Will Decide India's Destiny"
NDTV
Union Minister Amit Shah launched a sharp attack on Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav today, saying electing him would mean a return to "goonda raj" (lawlessness) in Uttar Pradesh".
"There was a time when gangsters and criminals were feared such that even the police would fear them. Women and young girls feared venturing out. But that has changed now. The gangsters and criminals are so fearful of the police now that they are surrendering voluntarily - that too with a 'patta' (collar) around their necks," he said, speaking in Mathura.
"We have taken criminals and gangsters to task and put them behind bars. We have taken Uttar Pradesh away from the 'parivaar-vaad' (dynastic rule) and 'jaati-vaad' (casteism) and focussed on development - and you all can see it for yourselves," he said.
"Azam Khan was arrested... and there were so many charges against him. Akhilesh babu... you talk about law... you should be ashamed," he added.
