on Feb 09, 2022)When it comes to states like Uttar Pradesh or Bihar, law and order invariably becomes an important issue during the elections.
In fact, the law and order situation has generally been one of the important poll issues for the opposition against the ruling dispensations in Uttar Pradesh over the years.
However, the 2022 assembly election in UP seems to be different. As the BJP gears up to retain power, the Yogi Adityanath-led ruling party is more than eager to keep the focus on the law and order situation in the state.
The BJP has consistently attacked its principal challenger the Samajwadi Party over the law and order situation. From PM Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah to chief minister Yogi Adityanath, all have repeatedly attacked both Akhilesh Yadav and Bahujan Samaj Party of Mayawati of lawlessness during their tenures.
In the last five years under the BJP rule, Uttar Pradesh did see some disturbing incidents, like the Hathras case, that have put the Yogi Adityanath government on the defensive.
However, an analysis of the crime statistics in the state from 2017 to 2020 compiled by the National Crime Records Bureau shows that there has been a decline on several parameters, even as the overall cases registered have increased.
The total crime cases in Uttar Pradesh increased from 600082 in 2017 to 657925 in 2020. There was a dip in 2018 when the cases came down to 585157.
The cases of crime against women have decreased in 2020 after registering an increase in 2018 and 2019.
The two most important parameters – the murder cases and the rape cases – in Uttar Pradesh have showed a steady decline from 2017 to 2020.
The cases of kidnapping and abduction in the state have shown a significant dip from 2017 to 2020, despite registering an increase in 2018.
The rioting cases in Uttar Pradesh have shown a marginal increase in 2020 compared to 2019. However, when compared to the numbers in 2017, there has been a decline in the numbers.
The cases of robbery and dacoity in the state have also registered a steady decline in the state from 2017 to 2020.
Dowry deaths in the state have also shown a steady decline in the state of Uttar Pradesh from 2017 to 2020.
However, cases registered for possession of drugs for trafficking in the state of Uttar Pradesh have shown a steady increase from 2017 to 2020.
While these numbers may be disputed by those in the opposition, the fact remains that these statistics can’t be denied or brushed under the carpet.
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