UP BJP alleges "government-sponsored anarchy" in state

Uttar Pradesh BJP chief Laxmikant Bajpai today alleged "government-sponsored anarchy" ahead of block head elections in the state as candidates were being "threatened" and proposers "picked" up by police.

"Police are committing atrocities ahead of block head elections on the behest of the state government. There are reports of government-sponsored anarchy in 112 to 154 blocks," he alleged.

The nomination papers were being cancelled on the pretext of various shortcomings, the UP BJP President alleged.