Rising Popularity of Akhilesh Yadav Worries BJP, Claims SP Leader Avadhesh Prasad
Avadhesh Prasad criticizes BJP for distracting voters ahead of UP elections, citing Akhilesh Yadavs growing popularity as a concern for the party.
Lucknow, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : Political tensions are escalating in Uttar Pradesh as the state gears up for upcoming assembly elections. Avadhesh Prasad, a member of the Samajwadi Party (SP), has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of diverting public attention from pressing issues. SP spokesperson Fakhrul Hasan Chand also responded to BJP’s comments regarding BSP leader Mayawati’s rally and Akhilesh Yadav’s visit to the Ram Temple.
Prasad asserted that many issues have already been resolved, yet the BJP continues to raise them for political gain. He claimed that the BJP lacks substantial achievements to present to the public. Instead, the party is resorting to controversial statements and provocations to distract from its failures and unfulfilled promises.
He further noted that the increasing popularity of SP leader Akhilesh Yadav and the growing trust of the public in him is causing concern for the BJP. According to Prasad, the public’s disillusionment with the BJP poses a significant challenge for the party.
Fakhrul Hasan Chand defended the right of all political parties to prepare for elections and engage with the public, emphasizing that it is the voters who ultimately decide. He stated that the SP does not need to comment on the political activities of Mayawati or Chandrashekhar, and expressed confidence that the public is ready to support the SP in forming the next government, with the backward, Dalit, and minority communities backing the party.
Responding to BJP state president Pankaj Chaudhary’s remarks on Yadav’s visit to the Ram Temple, Chand questioned the BJP’s authority to dictate when individuals should visit places of worship. He accused the BJP government of misappropriating donations meant for temples, which has angered followers of Sanatan Dharma.
Meanwhile, Congress leader Surendra Rajput expressed his discontent over BJP national spokesperson C.R. Keshavan’s comments on Sonia Gandhi’s book. Rajput criticized BJP leaders for criticizing the book without reading it, asserting that they should familiarize themselves with the content before making remarks. He accused the BJP and RSS of lacking a culture of reading and writing, arguing that uninformed criticism is inappropriate.
