Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 21 (HBTV): Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Samajwadi Party, echoing Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's sentiments.

Maurya alleged that the Samajwadi Party's true history is marred by violence and lawlessness, stating that it's a party of 'goons and rioters.'

Speaking with ANI, Maurya said, 'Samajwadi Party's actual history is something else. It is not a party that is working to serve the state. Samajwadi Party is the party of goons and rioters.'

This comes after Samajwadi Party leaders protested in front of the state legislative assembly against the deaths that occurred during the Mahakumbh stampede on the day the budget session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly commenced. They also raised slogans of 'Go Governor' during the assembly session.

The deputy chief minister claimed that this incident brought dishonor to the Constitution and insulted the state of Uttar Pradesh. He demanded that the Samajwadi Party apologise to the governor for their actions.

'The governor had to stop his speech midway because of them. They have insulted UP and brought dishonor to the Constitution. They need to apologise to the governor. Whatever the CM said is absolutely right...,' said Maurya.

(ANI)