Archive · 3 Aug 2026
UP Deputy CM Reviews Law and Order Before Monsoon Session
The Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Keshav Prasad Maurya, met with police and other officials to talk about keeping the state safe before a big government meeting called the Monsoon Session.
He said that peaceful protests are a right, but police should stop people who use protests to do bad things.
He also wanted better protection for a big pilgrimage called the Kanwar Yatra and stronger teams to fight online crime.
The meeting made sure that social media would be watched so rumors and lies could not spread.
The government promised to have zero tolerance for crime and to be fair and accountable.
Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya reviewed Uttar Pradesh law and order ahead of the 2026 Monsoon Session.
He directed police to protect peaceful protests while cracking down on misuse of student movements for crime.
The meeting covered security for the Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage and strengthening cybercrime units.
Officials were instructed to monitor social media to curb rumors and misinformation.
The government reaffirmed a zero‑tolerance policy against crime and emphasized accountability.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya
- What
- High‑level review meeting on law and order and security arrangements
- When
- Before the Monsoon Session 2026
- Where
- Vidhan Bhavan, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To ensure tight security and maintain law and order ahead of the session and pilgrimage
- Deputy Chief Minister
- Keshav Prasad Maurya
- Meeting Location
- Vidhan Bhavan, Lucknow
- Session
- Monsoon Session 2026
- Key Focus Areas
- Law and order, security, cybercrime, pilgrimage arrangements
- Policy Stance
- Zero‑tolerance for crime