BJP Challenges SP to Present Report Card Before Election Manifesto Release

Lucknow, October 21 (Daily Kiran) : Political activity is heating up in Uttar Pradesh as the state prepares for upcoming assembly elections. Amid preparations for election manifestos by the Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress, ministers from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have launched a sharp critique of the opposition. Ministers Jayveer Singh, Danish Azad Ansari, and Daya Shankar Singh assert that the opposition’s strategies are failing, confidently claiming a third consecutive victory for the BJP.

In Lucknow, Minister Jayveer Singh emphasized the urgency as elections approach, stating that the BJP is perpetually in election mode. He noted that local body elections are imminent, with results expected shortly thereafter. Additionally, elections for the graduate and teacher constituencies will take place on the 11th.

Following these elections, Singh indicated that the party will concentrate fully on preparations for the assembly elections. He assured that the BJP will pay attention to every detail and mobilize its grassroots workers.

Singh expressed confidence that the opposition has accurately assessed its standing. He believes both parties recognize the prevailing conditions favor the BJP. This, he argues, has led to uncertainty within the opposition, as they lack any substantial evidence to support a contrary viewpoint. The BJP aims to secure an even larger majority in the assembly elections compared to 2022, backed by a solid foundation, factual support, and a proven track record.

Minister Danish Azad Ansari questioned the SP’s readiness to present its manifesto. He pointed out that the people of Uttar Pradesh are demanding accountability for the SP’s past actions rather than future promises. He insisted that the SP should first present its report card, which he predicts will reveal a history of riots, corruption, and crime during its tenure from 2012 to 2017.

Ansari recalled that over 700 riots occurred in Uttar Pradesh during the SP’s administration, with the poorest segments of society suffering the most. He accused the opposition, including Congress and the SP, of undermining national unity and integrity, asserting that the people of Uttar Pradesh and the nation are watching closely and will respond in the 2027 elections.

In Ballia, Transport Minister Daya Shankar Singh also targeted the SP and Congress. Responding to the SP’s manifesto, he urged the party to instruct its workers to cease intimidation tactics. Singh reminded the public of the lack of development during the SP’s rule, characterized by fear and crime.

Regarding Congress’s strategy to contest 150 seats in Uttar Pradesh, he dismissed the party’s chances of success, stating that it is effectively being marginalized in the state, having dwindled to just two seats.