Lucknow: Accusing the Uttar Pradesh government of
downplaying the death of woman allegedly set afire by policemen in
Barabanki, BSP supremo Mayawati today demanded the government’s
dismissal over its “failure” to control law and order in the state.

“I
again demand imposition of President’s rule in Uttar Pradesh. Since the
Samajwadi Party came to power, all types of crimes are being
committed. It has shaken the confidence of people,” Mayawati told
reporters here.

She said the manner in which the woman, whose son is a
journalist, was allegedly torched at a police station in Barabanki was
shameful for the government.

Mayawati said even when the woman
gave a statement, the Chief Minister was trying to downplay the incident
by ordering a magisterial inquiry.

“He should have terminated the
accused policemen and sent them to jail,” she said. The former chief
minister alleged that the SP government was protecting a particular
community.

“The law and order has become anarchic and is turning
towards ‘jungle raj’. I demand that the governor should recommend
President’s rule in the state in public interest,” she said.

Mayawati
also took a dig at a recent dharna by BJP MPs alleging that they were
indulging in theatrics. “If they are so concerned about law and order
situation in UP then instead of indulging in theatrics, they should
create pressure on the Centre to impose President’s rule in the state,”
she said.