Political Tensions Rise in Uttar Pradesh as SP and Congress Target Owaisi
Tensions escalate in Uttar Pradesh politics as SP and Congress criticize Owaisis statements and BJPs actions toward Dalits.
New Delhi, November 15 (Daily Kiran) : The political landscape in Uttar Pradesh is heating up as the Samajwadi Party (SP), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) engage in a fierce verbal battle. SP spokesperson Fakhrul Hasan Chand and Congress MP Pramod Tiwari have sharply criticized AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi’s recent comments.
Chand responded to a tweet from UP government minister Om Prakash Rajbhar, accusing the BJP and the state government of failing to protect Dalits. He highlighted a disturbing incident in Lucknow where a Dalit man was forced to drink urine, alleging that BJP workers were involved.
According to Chand, Rajbhar aligns himself with individuals facing allegations of Dalit oppression. He also pointed to Ramji Lal Suman as an example of Rajbhar’s anti-Dalit political stance.
Regarding Owaisi’s remarks about Akhilesh Yadav, Chand stated that Owaisi does not challenge the BJP. He accused Owaisi of confining his political activities to election seasons, portraying him as a political tourist who avoids confronting the ruling party.
Congress MP Pramod Tiwari also took aim at Owaisi, asserting that the AIMIM leader’s political stance has historically benefited the BJP. He cited the Maharashtra elections, where Owaisi’s party won four seats but contributed to the defeat of other candidates in 22 to 23 constituencies. Tiwari quipped that Owaisi and the BJP might as well be “twins separated at birth” who have now reunited.
As discussions about seat allocations for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections unfold, Tiwari refrained from commenting on specific numbers but welcomed collaboration with Akhilesh Yadav. He noted that both parties have successfully fought together in Parliament and aim to replicate that success in the state elections.
In response to BJP’s criticism of Rahul Gandhi’s comments at the ‘Bharat Summit,’ Tiwari stated that the Modi government lacks the credibility to speak on corruption. He emphasized that if foreign leaders are calling for accountability, it is crucial for those involved to reflect on their actions.
Tensions continue to rise as the political scene in Uttar Pradesh prepares for the upcoming elections.
