Uttara Pradesh: In an apparent attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Jaya Bachchan has claimed that the person responsible for safeguarding the country is the one who is creating chaos and disorder.

“At this point in time, the one who is responsible for protecting the nation is the one who is creating chaos and disorder,” she said while addressing a rally here on Tuesday. “The responsibility of booth agents is very important and necessary,” she added while campaigning for Lucknow SP candidate Poonam Sinha.

“Samajwadi’s tradition is to welcome new candidates wholeheartedly. We always welcome them and ensure their victory. We ensure our candidates that no matter where all of you come from, you are a part of SP and we will protect you,” she noted.

“You all have to promise me this (Poonam’s victory), otherwise she will not allow me to enter Mumbai. She is my friend and I have had good relations with her for over 40 years now,” the SP leader added.

In Uttar Pradesh, SP, BSP, and RLD are contesting polls in the alliance, under which SP will contest on 37 seats, BSP on 38 and RLD on three. Polling in Lucknow will be held on May 6 and counting of votes will take place on May 23. Sinha, who joined SP on April 16, is contesting against Home Minister Rajnath Singh in the capital city.