Lucknow,

22 Dec (HS): Uttar Pradesh Chief

Minister Yogi Adityanath informed the state Assembly on Monday that there have

been no deaths in the state as a result of codeine-based cough syrup, and that

the issue is being prosecuted severely under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic

Substances (NDPS) Act. Addressing the House, the Chief Minister stated that

there had been no deaths in Uttar Pradesh as a result of codeine cough

medication. Second, action will be taken in this matter under the NDPS Act. The

Uttar Pradesh government won the matter in court. Third, in Uttar Pradesh, the

largest wholesaler, who was first caught by the STF, was granted a license by

the Samajwadi Party in 2016.

Yogi Adityanath provided specifics on the

actions taken thus far, stating that the administration has registered 79

cases, named 225 suspects, and arrested 78 persons. He also stated that raids

had been conducted on 134 businesses. So far, the government has reported 79

cases. These cases have named 225 accused. So far, 78 accused have been

apprehended. He added that 134 companies had been raided. The Chief Minister

further said that linkages to the Samajwadi Party might surface as the probe

develops. I believe that if you look deeper into this issue, you will discover

that some Samajwadi Party leader or individual is involved.

The High Court has determined that the entire

matter would be pursued under the NDPS Act. The Uttar Pradesh administration

has won the war, he stated. The Chief Minister issued a harsh warning to those

implicated and stated that the government will take strict measures against

anyone responsible. No one will get away with it in this instance. Don't fear,

when the time comes, bulldozers will be prepared. Don't complain, he added.

CM Yogi implicitly addressed Akhilesh Yadav by

saying, 'Desh ke andar do namune hain' (This country has two specimens). One is

in Delhi, while the other is in Lucknow. When there is any dispute in the

country, they quickly depart, and I believe the same is true for your 'Babua'. He

will also leave the nation for a trip to England, and you will continue to

yell.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated in the

Assembly on Monday that no deaths have occurred in Uttar Pradesh due to codeine

cough syrup. The opposition is misleading. An investigation is underway. Upon

reaching the bottom of the investigation, only members of the Samajwadi Party

will be found guilty. He assured that strict action will be taken against those

involved.

During the question hour in the Vidhansabha,

the Leader of the House and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, in response to the

opposition's question, said that the member had asked one question and was

saying something else in the House. The issue was the death due to fake

medicines in Uttar Pradesh. The answer given was that no deaths have occurred.

The member should have read the rules of the Vidhansabha before coming. The

Leader of the Opposition also raised the issue of codeine. That is why I had to

stand up. The Chief Minister said that there have been no deaths due to codeine

in Uttar Pradesh. The person who was caught by the STF in 2016 was given the

license by the SP government itself.

The Chief Minister said that the issue of

codeine cough syrup is a case of illegal diversion. These people have smuggled

codeine into countries where it is banned. People misused it. In fact, it says

it should be taken on the advice of a doctor. Our government is taking action

against this. 78 people have been arrested. 134 firms have been raided in UP.

If we get to the bottom of this, we will find someone from the SP. The

transaction was made from the account of an SP Lohia Vahini official. The

investigation is underway. The bulldozer has not gone anywhere. The government

is ready to take action. No one should be disturbed when the bulldozer moves.

SP member Atul Pradhan raised the issue of

codeine cough syrup while asking a question. Before Atul Pradhan, the Leader of

the Opposition raised this issue as soon as the House proceedings began. SP

members reached the well and protested.

Important points of the Chief Minister

The Chief Minister said that the UP government

has won in the court and a case will be filed against the accused under the

NDPS Act.

The name of a big wholesaler is mentioned in

this case, he was given a license by the SP government in 2016.

SP people are involved, their photos with the

accused are coming out.

Strict action will be taken against anyone

found involved in this matter, no one will be spared.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi