Samajwadi Party (SP) president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav strongly condemned the recent attack on the residence of SP Rajya Sabha MP Ramjilal Suman in Agra, allegedly carried out by members of the Karni Sena. Calling it a “planned conspiracy,” Akhilesh said the assault was not just an act of political aggression but a targeted attempt to instill fear among Dalits and the broader PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) communities.
“This was not an ordinary incident. The attack on a Dalit leader’s home is a message — a dangerous one — to those who dare to speak up for the rights of the backward, Dalits and minorities. It is a calculated attempt to silence their voices and create an atmosphere of terror,” Akhilesh said after meeting Suman at his residence in Sanjay Place.
Akhilesh alleged that the attack was carefully orchestrated and carried out with full knowledge of its implications. “This was not a sudden outburst. The attackers came with a clear intention — to cause harm, to intimidate and to send a message to the PDA communities that they should remain silent. This is part of a larger, sinister design to divide society and crush dissent,” he added. The attack reportedly took place days after a controversial remark was made in Parliament regarding historical figure Rana Sanga. The Karni Sena, known for its aggressive stance on issues related to Rajput pride, held Suman responsible for the remark and allegedly vandalised his property.
Akhilesh was quick to dispel any notion that his visit was meant to mobilize political support or display the party’s street power. “I did not come here to demonstrate political strength. I came to meet a senior leader of my party, to stand by him during a difficult time. We had made it clear from the beginning that this visit would be peaceful — no protests, no sloganeering,” he said.
Despite this, hundreds of SP supporters gathered near Suman’s residence even before Akhilesh’s arrival. Anticipating possible unrest, the Agra administration had made heavy security arrangements from Hariparvat Chauraha to Speed Color Lab. Police personnel were deployed in large numbers and kept on high alert. Thankfully, the visit remained peaceful and no incidents of violence or disruption were reported.
Reiterating his party’s commitment to the PDA communities, Akhilesh said the Samajwadi Party will not be deterred by such attacks. “We will continue to speak up for justice, for equality, and for the rights of every marginalised person in this country. Those who think they can silence us through violence are mistaken. We will not be intimidated,” he asserted.
The incident has sparked a fresh political storm in Uttar Pradesh, where caste and identity politics continue to dominate the political discourse.
SP leaders have demanded strict action against those involved in the attack and accused the ruling BJP of tacitly encouraging such groups for political gain. As tensions remain high, the spotlight is now on how the administration and political parties respond to the growing discontent among marginalised communities who see the attack on Suman as an attack on their voice and representation.