Akhilesh Yadav Challenges BJP, Promises Dalit Empowerment Ahead of 2027 Elections
Akhilesh Yadav asserts Dalit strength will remove BJP from power in 2027 elections, criticizing the government for injustices against the community.
Agra, November 15 (Daily Kiran) : In a powerful address at a Dalit conference in Agra, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav launched a strong attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as he signaled the start of the campaign for the 2027 assembly elections. He emphasized that Dalits represent the core strength of the People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA) and asserted that they will be pivotal in ousting the BJP from power.
Yadav began his speech by countering Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks regarding “Angad’s feet,” stating that if there is no ground left, where will one place their feet? He claimed that the BJP’s political foundation is crumbling and will continue to weaken as the elections approach.
While rallying Dalit support, Yadav also targeted political parties allied with the BJP, stating that those who stand with the ruling party cannot be true advocates for Dalit interests. He expressed confidence that the Dalit community has recognized its strength and will decisively act against the BJP in the upcoming elections.
The SP leader accused the BJP of feeling threatened by the PDA’s political power. Since the PDA began challenging the BJP in elections, he claimed the ruling party has resorted to various conspiracies to undermine its opponents. He highlighted ongoing discrimination and injustices faced by the Dalit community over the past decade, citing data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) that reveal alarming rates of atrocities against Dalits in Uttar Pradesh.
Yadav condemned the BJP government for failing to protect statues of Dalit leaders, particularly Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. He noted that over 200 Ambedkar statues have been damaged in the last ten years, yet no effective action has been taken to address these incidents. The SP has compiled a report detailing these occurrences, which has been published in a book.
He stressed that damaging Ambedkar’s statue is not merely an attack on a figure but an assault on the Constitution that he gifted to the nation. Yadav pointed out that any attack on the statue, which depicts Ambedkar holding the Constitution, is a direct challenge to constitutional values and the dignity of Dalits.
Criticizing Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Yadav remarked that mere rhetoric and expressions of sympathy do not equate to understanding the pain of marginalized individuals. Only those who have faced humiliation and discrimination can truly empathize with such struggles. He affirmed that the PDA stands in solidarity with all who are oppressed and marginalized, ensuring their voices are heard.
Yadav also questioned Adityanath’s controversial “80-20” political statement, suggesting that a leader who divides the populace cannot genuinely represent the interests of all communities. He asserted that true leadership should advocate for the welfare of 100% of the people, emphasizing that his political mission is to restore dignity and respect to the oppressed and marginalized.
