Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Aditynath on May 8 addressed a public rally in Barabanki district. During his speech, he asserted that after 2017 Uttar Pradesh has become a lot safer. He further went on to say that no criminal or mafia can dare to involve in the extortion of any innocent person and that they are “begging for their lives” because they are afraid of the improved law and order in the state.“No criminal, mafia cannot even walk with pride because they know that Police will be waiting for them, today they can be seen begging for their lives and they do not even dare to tease any innocent or businessman….”