Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized that the essence of the three newly implemented laws in the country lies in delivering justice, rather than focusing solely on crime and punishment.
Speaking at the inauguration of the National Conference on the Role of Forensic Science and Cyber Security in the Justice Process, held on the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution, the Chief Minister emphasized the transformative nature of these laws.
“With the inspiration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, three new laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023—were implemented on July 1, 2024,” he said. “The essence of these laws lies not in criminal codes and penal provisions but in a code of justice and civil security. The process will begin with evidence collection, followed by bringing the accused to justice.”
He further added, “The first condition of good governance is the establishment of the rule of law. Over the past seven and a half years, Uttar Pradesh has firmly established this principle, gaining recognition for its governance at both national and international levels.”
As part of the event, CM Yogi inaugurated a new auditorium at the Forensic Institute and distributed certificates to students for various courses.
The Chief Minister highlighted the significance of November 26, 1949, as a landmark date in the history of independent India. “On this day, India adopted the Constitution crafted by Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, a proud son of Bharat Mata, 75 years ago. In 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared this date to be observed nationwide as Constitution Day,” he said.
Speaking on the rapid advancements in technology, CM Yogi emphasized its dual nature. “While development is accelerating due to technology, some misuse it to cause financial harm through cyber frauds and other digital crimes. It is essential to use technology positively to counter such incidents,” he stated.
He warned against neglecting technology, saying, “If those with positive intentions shy away from technology, it allows negative elements to dominate. We must not let that happen.”
To address cyber crimes, CM Yogi outlined the state’s initiatives. “In the first phase, cyber police stations were set up in 18 ranges of the state, followed by their establishment in all 75 districts. Currently, cyber help desks are operational at all 1,775 police stations across Uttar Pradesh. Moreover, the Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Sciences was established to enable children to study cyber frauds and contribute to preventing such crimes,” he stated.
In a pointed critique of the previous Samajwadi Party government, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath remarked, “During a dark period in the state’s history, the land of this institute was occupied by the notorious land mafia. Action was taken against these elements, the land was reclaimed, and today, a grand institute stands on it, offering various educational courses.”
Reflecting on the state of Uttar Pradesh before 2017, CM Yogi said, “The conditions back then are well known. The youth were grappling with an identity crisis, and law and order had completely deteriorated. Hooliganism was rampant, and people feared stepping out of their homes. Dreaded criminals and mafia freely operated parallel governments, creating a sense of insecurity and creating an identity crisis for the state’s citizens.”
Highlighting the transformation since then, he said, “Today, Uttar Pradesh is riot-free, goon-free, and mafia-free. Over the past seven and a half years, the government has conducted large-scale recruitments in the police force, filling over 1,54,000 vacancies transparently. Currently, the recruitment process for 60,200 new police personnel is underway, and the results have been declared.”
Encouraging youth to embrace technology, CM Yogi emphasized its role in the state’s progress.
The event was attended by MLA Rajeshwar Singh, Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh, DGP Prashant Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary Home Deepak Kumar, and ADG GK Goswami, among others.
