Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav made a major attack against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during a Kolkata meeting on Friday, asserting that his party would do everything to protect the constitution. Yadav talked about the ruling party’s failure in creating employment opportunities and controlling price rise. He further alleged that the BJP was not taking action against those who join their party at the Centre.
Yadav congratulating the people of Kolkata for defeating BJP in the West Bengal Assembly elections recently, expressed his support in protecting the constitutional value. He said that while BJP has been blaming Congress for defaming the nation, they have remained silent on the UP CM’s act of disrespecting the constitutional values. Moreover, he also brought attention to the increase in the unemployment rate and price rise, pointing out that the investigative agencies have been quiet on those who have joined BJP.
The former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh also brought up the BJP’s promise to double farmers income, which he said had not been fulfilled.Futhermore,He also talked about how the promise of free cylinders to Ujjawala beneficiaries on Holi was not kept.Tying in the failure to perform these duties, he cautioned the people of Bengal against being cheated by their accounts as the same had been done in Uttar Pradesh.
Yadav also expressed concern over the destruction of institutions and handing them over to the private sector. He raised the issue of Hindenburger-Adani controversy and mentioned about the investments of public sector companies in the Adani group, whose valuations have dropped considerably. To improve the situation, he spoke of the need to make efforts to clean the Ganga river in states such as Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. He also accused the ruling party of polarizing citizens on the basis of religion.
The third-generation leader of Samajwadi party assured that his party will make all the necessary sacrifices to protect the nation’s constitution. He mentioned the better circumstances during his last visit to Kolkata and said that the same outcome would be seen in the upcoming days.
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Akhilesh Yadav is an Indian Politician and the National President of the Indian political party, Samajwadi Party. He was the 22nd Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 2012-2017 and has played an active role in Indian politics winning multiple elections from 2002 onward. Yadav is known for taking initiatives like the UP Public-Private Partnership Act and the creation of higher technical education facilities for youth. He has been vocal about the declining unemployment and inflation rate and holds a strong stand on the failing government policies.