"I had been speaking about the law and order situation earlier too, and even today I say there is a need to improve the law and order scenario in the state," Naik said.
"The women have every right to lead a safe life and it is the duty of the government and the police to ensure their safety," he told reporters on the sidelines of a conference in Kanpur.
To a question about news reports of meagre amounts being paid to farmers under the Crop Loan Redemption Scheme, Naik said: "If you have any proof that just Rs 2 or Rs 5 have been given to any farmer as loan redemption, bring it to my notice. I will investigate it. But, no one should speak in air."