Anti-Romeo squads came up in UP to ensure safety of women soon after Adityanath assumed power in 2017. While these squads promised to protect women, allegations were raised on numerous occasions that couples were harassed for observing Valentines’ Day.
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath waves at the crowd during an election rally for the West Bengal assembly polls, at Sankrail in Howrah on Thursday.
Yogi Adityanath promises anti-Romeo squads in Bengal as high-decibel campaign ends
Anti-Romeo squads came up in UP to ensure safety of women soon after Adityanath assumed power in 2017. While these squads promised to protect women, allegations were raised on numerous occasions that couples were harassed for observing Valentines’ Day.
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday announced at a campaign rally in Bengal’s Hooghly district that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would form anti-Romeo squads, like the ones found in his state, if it is voted to power after the eight-phase election for the 294 member assembly.
By HT Correspondent
PUBLISHED ON APR 09, 2021 12:29 AM IST
