Zero-tolerance policy transformed UP into investment destination: CM

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said Uttar Pradesh has shed its image as a hub of riots, extortion and lawlessness to become a safe and attractive destination for investment. The chief minister attributed this shift to the state government's zero-tolerance policy towards crime. . Speaking at the UP Pharma Conclave 1.0, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that over 900 riots took place in Uttar Pradesh between 2012 and 2017. There was not a single city where a curfew had not been imposed. At that time, there would not have been a single entrepreneur, doctor or businessperson who had not paid extortion money. CM Yogi said that we tried to act within the confines of the law, but there are times when, if an individual does not fear the law, it becomes necessary to bring them under its purview and make them understand its language. People often comment and ask why the police opened fire. If the police do not shoot, should they get shot instead? Both things cannot happen simultaneously. If that criminal has the freedom to open fire, then we have given pistols to the police so that they can also confront them. They are dealt with in the same language. In the last 9 years, there have been major positive changes. Everything is running smoothly. No one talks of breaching the peace, anarchy or ransom. There are no riots, no disturbances, no extortion. Today, such a situation does not exist anywhere and Uttar Pradesh has established itself as an excellent investment destination, he said.

Zero Tolerance सब पर बराबर लागू होगा... pic.twitter.com/0vZolBoUAZ

— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) February 3, 2026

Yogi Aadityanath said for Pharma secrtor, UP is the biggest consumer market. 4 Central laboratories are working in the state. The CM also said that the state do not follow 'Pick and Choose' and added that our policies are transperant and clear.