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The Times of India
The Times of India
National
Arjumand Bano | TNN

Uttar Pradesh elections: Mafia ordered officers’ posting in SP regime, says Rajnath Singh

GORAKHPUR: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that during the BJP-led government's rule in UP, the economy of the state grew three-fold as "we are running a triple engine government". In Akhilesh Yadav's government, officials were posted on the instruction of mafia, he said.

"If BJP comes to power in the state, free journey arrangements will be made for women above 60 years of age, Annapurna canteen will be run and credit card of Rs one lakh will be given," Rajnath said while seeking votes for party's Barhaj candidate Deepak Mishra in Deoria.

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