Siddharth Nath Singh Critiques Akhilesh Yadav on Various Issues
Prayagraj, June 29: BJP leader Siddharth Nath Singh has sharply criticized the statements made by Akhilesh Yadav, the national president of the Samajwadi Party. He accused Yadav of engaging in caste-based politics and ignoring facts. Singh stated that the issues Yadav is currently using to target the BJP are the same ones he failed to address effectively during his tenure as Chief Minister.
In response to Yadav’s comments regarding the paper leak case, Singh emphasized that a leader’s credibility is determined by their actions. He advised Yadav to reflect on the events during his administration, particularly the 2014 UP Pre-Medical Examination scam and the 2015 UP PCS paper leak. Singh pointed out that instead of forming a Special Investigation Team (SIT) for these cases, Yadav’s government only set up high-level committees, the reports of which remain undisclosed.
Singh questioned why, during his time as Chief Minister, Yadav did not take stringent action against the culprits. He claimed that individuals associated with the Samajwadi Party were involved in these cases and that the beneficiaries belonged to a specific community. He suggested that if Yadav acknowledges his past mistakes and discusses reforms, the public might consider his words credible.
Responding to Yadav’s allegations of the BJP practicing ‘donation first’ politics, Singh asserted that the Samajwadi Party’s politics are limited to a specific caste and vote bank. He claimed that a significant number of top positions within the party and among its MPs and MLAs are held by individuals from the same community, while other backward classes are overlooked. Criticizing Yadav’s stance on minority issues, Singh argued that if he genuinely represents all minorities, he should not restrict his focus to just one community. He stated that the Samajwadi Party’s politics tend to divide society by caste and marginalize the upper castes. Only a party that speaks for the entire nation and all communities has the right to advocate for ‘Nation First.’
In response to Yadav’s comments about renaming the BJP, Singh quipped that changing names does not yield results. He remarked that since 2014, the Samajwadi Party’s bicycle has lost its momentum, and no one is left to reinflate it. He noted that the party is facing a political stagnation for which no remedy seems available.
Regarding the Ram Temple donation controversy, Singh responded to Yadav’s statements by highlighting that the Samajwadi Party had previously called for an SIT investigation. Now that the SIT has been formed and actions have commenced, Yadav is questioning the process. Singh mentioned that eight individuals have been arrested in this case, and two have resigned taking moral responsibility. He clarified that this matter is linked to a trust and that actions are being taken based on the trust’s complaint, not government interference. He advised Yadav to understand the law and investigation processes, stating that baseless allegations ultimately backfire.
