Political Battle Over Muslim Votes Intensifies in Uttar Pradesh Ahead of Elections
As Uttar Pradesh elections approach, BJP claims 95% Muslim voter support, while opposition parties face criticism for past inaction.
Lucknow, November 12 (Daily Kiran) : The political landscape in Uttar Pradesh is heating up as the assembly elections draw near, particularly concerning the Muslim vote bank. A.K. Sharma, a minister in the state government, extended his best wishes to the new social change front led by Owaisi and Chandrashekhar Azad. He criticized the Congress and Samajwadi Party (SP) for failing to address the needs of the Muslim community over the past 70 years.
Deputy Chief Minister Brijesh Pathak asserted that according to the recent claims by Akhilesh Yadav, 95% of voters are aligned with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), leaving only 5% to the SP, which he described as relying on appeasement. Pathak emphasized that the SP does not recognize that the BJP is poised to win a third consecutive term with a significant majority. He believes that around 80% of voters support the BJP, dismissing Yadav’s narrative of a 95-5 conflict.
Sharma, who represents a district with a substantial Muslim population, stated that he has witnessed firsthand the lack of initiatives for Muslims during the decades when the Congress and SP were in power. He expressed confidence that the Muslim community is aware of this historical neglect. If new alternatives emerge, he extended his congratulations to them.
In addition to political commentary, Sharma praised the residents of Lucknow for maintaining their status among the cleanest cities in the country for the second consecutive year. He highlighted that Lucknow has also ranked first in air quality surveys and is a leader in rooftop solar energy initiatives. He commended the city for consistently achieving top rankings nationally.
He also recognized Varanasi for securing third place among riverside cities in a recent survey, congratulating its residents. Ghaziabad also received accolades for its impressive ranking. Sharma noted that cities across Uttar Pradesh, both in the east and west, have achieved high standings in national competitions and are being encouraged to compete globally. He expressed optimism that many cities will establish prominent positions in the international arena in the coming months.
