Government Faces Criticism Over Redistricting Bill, Says SP Leader

New Delhi, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : Harendra Malik, a Member of Parliament from the Samajwadi Party, has launched a scathing attack on the central government regarding the redistricting bill and the upcoming special session of Parliament. He questioned the need for a special session when a winter session is also scheduled, suggesting that the government should address its agenda in regular sessions instead.

Malik expressed concerns that the government is avoiding accountability to the public and their elected representatives. He stated that recent actions appear to undermine democracy, weaken elected officials, and create divisions within political parties. He questioned what the government hopes to achieve by introducing the redistricting bill in such a contentious atmosphere.

In response to comments made by Asaduddin Owaisi about former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, Malik asserted that Owaisi should reconsider his statements, as he believes Yadav will return to the chief minister’s office. He emphasized that Uttar Pradesh‘s political landscape has two distinct currents: secular forces represented by the Samajwadi Party and communal forces, which he accused the BJP of embodying.

Malik also addressed Om Prakash Rajbhar’s claim that Akhilesh Yadav would lose support before the elections, suggesting that Rajbhar’s statements are politically motivated and aligned with the BJP’s narrative. He noted that Rajbhar, a minister in the BJP government, likely seeks political backing.

On the topic of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s bulldozer policy, Malik argued that governance should adhere to constitutional law rather than authoritarianism. He asserted that a Samajwadi Party government would restore the rule of law in the state by 2027.

Regarding the controversy over Chhath songs played at Mumbai’s railway station, Malik stated he needed more information about the protests from the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena and Shiv Sena (Uddhav faction) before commenting.

Malik reacted strongly to threats received by former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his daughter, pointing out the contradiction in the government’s claims of eradicating lawlessness while such incidents occur. He highlighted the seriousness of threats coming from individuals incarcerated in Gujarat.

Commenting on Sam Pitroda’s remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Malik expressed skepticism about the context of those comments, questioning whether Pitroda faced pressure from investigative agencies.

On the subject of Sonia Gandhi’s book and the claims regarding Nitish Kumar, Malik indicated that it is a matter between the involved political figures. He remarked on the shift in Kumar’s political standing, suggesting that had he remained part of the INDIA alliance, his role might have been significantly different.

Finally, Malik criticized the Ladakh administration’s imposition of a 60-day ban on climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, likening the situation to an undeclared state of emergency that restricts freedom of expression in the country.