Lucknow, December 22: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday presented the government's position on the codeine cough syrup case in the Assembly and strongly criticized the Samajwadi Party leaders.
CM Questions Opposition’s Conduct In House
He said, "the questions being asked and the issues being raised are irrelevant. Honourable members should come prepared after studying the matter and should maintain the dignity of the House. The Leader of the Opposition raised this issue as soon as the House proceedings began, which is why I had to stand up".
No Deaths In UP Due To Codeine, Says CM
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The CM used the proverb "Chor Ki Dhadhi Mein Tinka" to criticize the Samajwadi Party. The CM clarified in the House that not a single death has occurred in UP due to codeine cough syrup. Action will be taken under the NDPS Act in this case; the Uttar Pradesh government fought and won this case in court.
Dig At Leader Of Opposition
The CM took a dig at the Leader of the Opposition. He said, "at this age, a person is usually accustomed to speaking the truth, but the Samajwadi Party makes him lie even at this age. The Party should not do this, instead they should get used to of saying the truth. He has led the House as Speaker for a long time".
Licence Issued During SP Regime, Says CM
CM Yogi said in the assembly, "the STF had apprehended Uttar Pradesh's largest wholesaler. The Samajwadi Party had issued him a license in 2016. There are two examples in the country. One sits in Delhi and the other in Lucknow. When there is any discussion in the country, they flee the country. The same is happening with your 'Babua'. You will keep complaining, and Babua will go to England for a holiday".
Illegal Diversion At Root Of Issue
The CM further clarified by saying, "no deaths due to codeine cough syrup have come to the government's notice. The FSDA department conducts raids and takes action regularly. Similar action is also taken against companies. In UP, there are only stockists and wholesalers of codeine cough syrup. It is not produced here, its production takes place in Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and other states."
Deaths Linked To Other States, Says CM
The cases of death which occurred are also from other states. These cases are derived due to syrup manufactured in Tamil Nadu. This entire matter is one of illegal diversion. Through this, wholesalers (Saharanpur, Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi) have supplied it to the countries and states where there is prohibition. Addicts there have developed a habit of consuming it, which has been misused.
Medical Use Only With Doctor’s Advice
The Chief Minister said, "neither children nor adults can consume this without medical consultation. Everyone consumes cough syrup when they have cold or cough, but only with medical advice. This is also printed on the bottle, but the people of the Samajwadi Party have no connection with education, which is why these people make such statements".
79 Cases Registered, 78 Arrested
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also presented information about the government's actions in the assembly. According to him, 79 cases have been registered so far, in which 225 accused have been named. 78 accused have been arrested, and raids have been conducted on 134 firms.
Links To SP Leaders Alleged
The Chief Minister said, "when the matter is investigated in depth, the same fact repeatedly emerges: that a leader or person associated with the Samajwadi Party is found to be involved. The illegal transactions also took place through the account of an office-bearer of the Lohia Vahini. The STF is investigating the entire matter".
He informed that the High Court has directed that a case be filed under the NDPS Act in this matter. The government fought this battle with full force and also achieved success".
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