Soon after Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav expelled Chief Minister Akhilesh Singh Yadav and Ram Gopal Yadav from the party for six years, more than 100 lawmakers, including MlAs and MlCs, and thousands of supporters gathered at Akhilesh residence at 5 Kalidas Marg. One of the supporters even tried to self-immolate outside CM’s residence. Supporters raised slogans in favour of Akhilesh. They also raised slogans denouncing SP State president Shivpal Yadav and Amar Singh.
Frenzied Akhilesh supporters also indulged in angry protests in front of Mulayam’s residence on Vikramaditya marg for the extreme step. They demanded the withdrawal of the expulsion of Akhilesh and Ram Gopal.
One youth identified as Rohit Singh of Gomti Nagar area tried to self immolate by pouring kerosene on him but police foiled his attempt.
Etah youth leader Junaid Khan claimed that he will do anything for Akhilesh. “Jo Akhilesh Bhaiya kahenge wo hi hamare liye adesh hai (Whatever Akhilesh will say is order for us),” he said
Some of supporters burned posters of Shivpal with raising slogans that Shivpal wants to capture the party.
One youth leader confronted with security personals in front of the gates of the Chief Minister’s residence as he wanted to gate crash.
large contingent of security forces have been deployed at the residence of the CM, Mulayam and Shivpal. State police issued a high alert to prevent any untoward situation.
Additional Director General of Police (law and Order) Daljeet Chaudhari said direction has been issued to all the districts particularly in Etawah, Mainpuri, Firozabad and Auraiya, the strong hold of the SP. “The police force has been asked to avoid using force against people as it is emotional issue and people are charged up,” he said.
Additional police forces have been rushed to the residence of SP leaders -- including Mulayam, Shivpal in lucknow and Ram Gopal in Etawah.