Those close to Modi are working against Adityanath,alleges AAP

Attacking the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh over the law and order situation, the Aam Admi Party (AAP) today alleged that those "close to" Prime Minister Narendra Modi were working against Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

The AAP's broadside alleging that Aditynath was unable to rein in his own party MPs came as it made clear its intention to fight the upcoming civic polls in the state.

The party, which did not contest the recent Assembly polls in UP, is reeling under a string of setbacks, including defeat in Delhi civic polls, its "disappointing" performance in Punjab and Goa elections and revolt by senior leader Kapil Mishra.

"Yogi government has proved to be a failure on law and order front. Murder, loot, dacoity and rape have increased four fold. If he (Yogi) wants to maintain law and order, he should control BJP leaders," AAP national spokesman Sanjay Singh said.

"There is a common talk within the BJP that those close to Modi are running a 'non-cooperation movement' against Yogi government," he told

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