Saharanpur, March 17 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday took a swipe at opposition parties, saying those who failed to deliver during their tenure due to "Bhai-Bhatijavad" (nepotism) are now questioning the state's recruitment process.

Speaking at a loan distribution program in Saharanpur, CM Yogi highlighted the recent induction of 60,244 youths into the state police force, including over 12,000 girls.

"Holi was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Uttar Pradesh. 60,244 youths were employed in one go, many of whom are from Saharanpur. Over 12,000 girls were recruited. From 1947 to 2017, only 10,000 women were part of the Uttar Pradesh police force, but in a single recruitment drive, we have inducted 12,000 women. ...