UP CM Yogi Adityanath: Rule of law is precondition for good governance

LUCKNOW: The rule of law is a precondition for good governance, said chief minister Yogi Adityanath as he flagged off 1,478 new automobiles to the existing fleet of police response vehicles (PRVs) linked to police emergency control UP-112.
He said the state bears the responsibility for maintaining security and complimented the UP police for performing their duty well.
While flagging off the upgraded PRVs in the second phase of UP-112 from his official residence, Yogi mentioned that the demand for modernising the police force to meet contemporary needs had been long-standing.
“At the DG conference, Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined a new vision for the director generals of police across the country, emphasising changes in the law and the concept of smart policing. He advocated for being strict yet sensitive, modern and mobile, alert and accountable, reliable and responsive, techno-savvy and trend-oriented. The UP police has endeavoured to implement these principles fully.”
The CM also distributed air-conditioned helmets. He remarked that this initiative is part of a campaign to elevate the 7-year process of smart policing to new heights.
Yogi said that efforts have been made to reduce the response time of UP-112 and increase the number of PRV-112 vehicles. Over the past seven years, twowheelers have been added alongside four-wheelers, enabling PRVs to reach streets and localities to serve the public better.
“During the Covid-19 lockdown, UP police’s PRV 112 garnered significant attention. People witnessed the dedication of the police force, with two-wheelers accessing areas where fourwheelers couldn’t reach,” he said. He mentioned that the govt has initiated a 3-year programme to add 6,278 new four-wheelers and two-wheelers to the fleet. This year alone, 1,778 vehicles will be integrated into the fleet.
He said in the last seven years, UP police has not only forged a new identity within the country, but also played a crucial role in reshaping UP’s image. “In these seven years, the rule of law has been firmly established in UP.
This adherence to the rule of law has made the police a symbol of respect and trust and has ushered in an era of development and employment in the state, opening new possibilities for investment and business.” The CM said that after assuming office in 2017, his first administrative meeting revealed that while UP was the largest state in terms of population, it ranked only as the sixth largest economy.
“With the establishment of the rule of law in the state, UP has risen to become the second largest economy in the country and is now rapidly positioning itself to become the nation’s largest economy,” he added. He emphasised that neglecting modernisation efforts, particularly considering societal needs, would cause the police force to lag. “The most severe consequence of this would be jeopardising the safety of ordinary citizens.
Restoring public trust, once lost, is a lengthy process,” he remarked. Yogi highlighted that modern infrastructure has ushered in a new era in Uttar Pradesh. UP has exemplified how the Global Investors Summit and ground-breaking ceremony should be conducted, he added.
“This is not just a slogan; it is a reality. We recruited police officers through a transparent process, free from discrimination and provided them with proper training,” he remarked. ‘Efforts to reduce response time of UP-112’ RULE OF LAW: UP has ushered in modern infra, says CM Yogi uContinued from P 1 Bijnor: Farmer Jasveer of Khushhalpur village under the Rahra police station area of Amroha dialled UP 112 for police assistance on Tuesday, reports Harveer Dabas.
The Police Response Vehicle (PRV) rushed to the spot within 10 minutes, only to be told the farmer’s buffalo had given birth and he had called cops to celebrate the occasion. Shocked and irritated, the officials left in a huff after giving him a stern warning. SP (Amroha) Anupam Singh said, “Sometimes people without any real problem call 112. This man did so too but we let h