Concerns Rise Over New Police Leadership in Uttar Pradesh
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav expressed concerns over Rajeev Krishna's appointment as Uttar Pradesh's acting DGP, questioning state leadership and law enforcement efficacy. Krishna succeeds Prashant Kumar, focusing on whether he can deliver justice amid potential political web influence, as Yadav highlights discord between central and state governance.
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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has voiced apprehensions following the appointment of Rajeev Krishna as the acting Director General of Police in Uttar Pradesh. Yadav raised significant questions about state leadership and law enforcement efficiency.
Rajeev Krishna, a 1991-batch Indian Police Service officer, succeeded Prashant Kumar, who retired recently. Yadav, in a Hindi post on social media platform X, emphasized that Uttar Pradesh once again has an acting DGP. He alluded to concerns regarding loyalty to constitutional values over personal allegiances.
As Krishna begins his role, Yadav speculates on his capacity to navigate the state's complex political landscape impartially. He also addressed a perceived clash between central and state leadership, questioning governance effectiveness while highlighting the impact on Uttar Pradesh's law-and-order situation.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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