Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of pursuing an aggressive communal agenda to thwart the aspirations of the poor, Dalit, and underprivileged classes. He claimed that the unity of the PDA (Pichda-Dalit-Alpsankhyak) has unnerved the ruling BJP.
He said that the BJP will continue to pursue the communal agenda to counter the growing people’s discontent over rising inflation, unemployment, and corruption.
Slamming the court-ordered surveys of various mosques in UP and other states, the SP chief said, “The campaign for searching temples beneath every mosque will derail the process of development in the country.”
He claimed that only the Samajwadi Party is sincerely following the principles of social justice to ensure justice for Dalits, OBCs, farmers, and Muslims.
Akhilesh Yadav criticised the BJP-led Central government, attributing ongoing issues in Bangladesh to failures in Indian foreign policy.
Yadav raised concerns about the mistreatment of minorities in Bangladesh, asserting that the prime minister and the BJP government must answer for their inability to maintain strong ties with neighbouring countries.
“If questions about this issue are directed at the opposition, it shows the prime minister’s weakness. Political parties cannot openly discuss foreign policy matters, but what is happening in Bangladesh signifies a failure of India’s foreign policy. A saint has been jailed, and people are being mistreated there. This reflects poorly on the BJP government, which is failing to protect Indians living abroad,” Yadav said.
“The SP is dedicated to development and justice, while the BJP thrives on spreading hatred and disrupting social harmony. Digging into past issues won’t progress the country. For a developed India, we must work collectively and respect everyone,” he remarked.
Yadav expressed confidence in SP’s ground-level efforts against the BJP in Uttar Pradesh.
“We defeated the BJP in the 2024 elections by uniting the PDA. Our booth-level workers have worked tirelessly. The public will deliver an even stronger mandate in the 2027 Assembly elections,” he said.
He reiterated the SP’s opposition to the BJP’s communal politics, highlighting unfulfilled promises such as cleaning the Ganga.
“The prime minister pledged to clean the Ganga ten years ago, but drains still flow into the river, even in places like Kanpur and Kannauj,” he alleged.
Yadav accused the BJP of undermining democratic rights during elections.
“The BJP misused police and administrative power in by-elections, preventing voters from exercising their rights. In some cases, police officers intimidated women with revolvers to stop them from voting. Over 300 complaints were filed with the Election Commission by the SP,” he claimed.
He also reiterated his stance against electronic voting machines (EVMs). “Developed nations, including Germany, have banned EVMs as they undermine the secrecy of voting. SP remains committed to replacing EVMs with ballot voting to ensure free and fair elections,” Yadav said.
Rejecting accusations of caste-based division, Yadav stated, “We did not divide society into castes; Rishi Manu did. SP is fighting for the rights of deprived and exploited communities. BJP’s actions, such as washing the CM residence with Ganga water after I left office, reflect their divisive mindset.”
Calling for accountability in the Sambhal incident, Yadav blamed officials for the loss of lives. “The BJP government’s refusal to let us visit the victims shows their unwillingness to listen to grievances. Farmers and youth across the country are distressed, with farmers in Noida sitting on strike over unmet demands,” he added.
