India, June 27 -- LUCKNOW Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday accused the previous governments of ignoring the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) sector while keeping the state trapped in caste-based conflicts and nepotism for political gains.

"Before 2017, UP was known for riots, mafia, and was one of the most unsafe states for daughters and traders. Previous governments' neglect of entrepreneurs and promotion of caste-based conflicts hindered the growth of MSMEs in the state," said the CM while speaking at a programme in Lucknow on International MSME Day.

The CM said the double-engine (BJP-led) government (Centre and UP), over the past eight years, had pulled the state out of a crisis of identity and restored pride by rev...