Uttar Pradesh (UP) is India’s most populous state and a key player in national politics, sending 80 Members of Parliament to the Lok Sabha—the highest among all states. It has produced the most Indian prime ministers, including Jawaharlal Nehru, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Indira Gandhi, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Charan Singh, and Narendra Modi.
The state was formed in 1950 when the United Provinces were renamed Uttar Pradesh. In 2000, Uttarakhand was carved out to better represent the Himalayan regions. UP’s capital is Lucknow, while the Allahabad High Court, based in Prayagraj, is its highest judicial authority.
Uttar Pradesh is known for its historical and cultural significance, home to landmarks like the Taj Mahal, Varanasi, and the mythically important Ayodhya. It hosts the Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious gathering, held every 12 years in Prayagraj. However, the 2024 Maha Kumbh was marred by a tragic stampede, highlighting concerns over crowd management at major religious events.
The state has also witnessed significant social and political unrest, including the Hathras rape case, which sparked nationwide outrage over issues of gender and caste-based violence and institutions responsible for the delivery of justice. UP remains a focal point in India’s socio-political landscape, balancing rapid development with persistent challenges in law and order, infrastructure, and governance.
Injustice in history will be answered by God . Advice to both communities please dont resort to revenge. It will only lead to a civil war and everyone will loose.
Police personnel did not die, although they were injured. There should probably have been some acknowledgment of that in this article.
Having said that:
Rioting and heavy-handed police responses – both are not new to India. I am, however, disappointed that so many comments lack compassion or empathy. Just as the mother of a policeman weeps for her fallen son, the mother of a young man who died in a riot will cry. Both are victims of politics based on religious and communal division. Both are pawns; just like us, who seem to believe now the politicians and social media pundits who feed us emotionally charged stories based on the communal divide for votes or views.
Every Parent will say that when they attack the police,Killed by their friends who created Riots & Police won’t use country made weapons
Yes so true funny how many police personnel died btw
lots of people ventured out to work that fateful day as evident from videos doing the rounds. it is a cruel coincidence that everytime rioting happens, we hear tales of victimhood. far more security personnel were injured due to stone pelting. is that gainful employment now ?
Tragic. Provides a partial answer to the anguished query, What will be my legacy. Who better than the author of the Ayodhya verdict to uphold the majesty of the Places of Worship Act, 1991.