Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath heated up the political atmosphere with his sharp statements in a public meeting in Aligarh. He said, “The Muslim League, which laid the foundation for the partition of India in 1906, was founded in Aligarh. Aligarh immediately rejected his intentions, but his efforts to divide the society on communal lines succeeded.” Taking his point forward, CM Yogi directly compared Samajwadi Party with Muslim League. He warned the public that SP’s intentions could cause the same harm as Muslim League had once done.
Direct attack on Samajwadi Party
CM Yogi directly targeted Samajwadi Party and its president Akhilesh Yadav. He said sarcastically, “Some people have tendencies that stick with them throughout their lives. Babua (Akhilesh Yadav) has not yet become an adult and hence sometimes he does such things, which creates trouble for the people of Mainpuri.
Yogi also launched a scathing attack on the red caps of SP workers. Describing it as a symbol of dark deeds, he said, “Don’t allow red-cap-black exploits to flourish. These people are conspiring and want to push Uttar Pradesh into anarchy again.”
Campaigning for BJP, continuously targeting SP
After the rally, CM Yogi held a road show in support of BJP candidate Sanjeev Sharma in Ghaziabad assembly by-election. This road show of BJP worked to create an atmosphere in favor of the party for the by-elections to be held on November 20.
The Chief Minister said that the conduct of SP is against the ideology of the party’s founder late Mulayam Singh Yadav. Taking a dig at Akhilesh Yadav, he said, “Mulayam Singh Yadav had formed the party under an ideology, but today his son and party president has ruined the party for his personal interests.”
Preparation for tough competition in by-elections
By-elections will be held on November 20 on Phulpur, Ghaziabad, Majhwan, Khair, Mirapur, Sisamau, Katehari, Karhal and Kundarki assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh. Counting of votes will take place on 23 November. The results of these nine seats will decide how far the political conflict between BJP and SP will go.
Comparison of Muslim League and SP: Political Analysis
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath not only targeted SP by mentioning Muslim League, but also tried to alert the public by adding historical context in Indian politics. The politics from the formation of Muslim League in Aligarh in 1906 till the partition of India in 1947 had a deep impact on the country.
Yogi claims that Samajwadi Party is also trying to adopt the same strategy of dividing the society. Analysts believe that this statement of Yogi is an attempt to strengthen the Hindutva based politics of BJP for the upcoming elections.
Reaction of Akhilesh Yadav and SP
This statement of the Chief Minister has drawn a sharp reaction from the Samajwadi Party. SP leaders hit back at Yogi Adityanath and said that BJP only does politics of communal polarization and such statements are being made to divert attention from the issue of development.
CM Yogi’s appeal and public’s message
CM Yogi appealed to the public not to allow such forces to come to power which will take Uttar Pradesh back to the era of crime and anarchy. He claims that BJP has taken the state forward on the path of development and good governance, and this development should be maintained by voting for BJP in the by-elections.
What will be the effect of by-election?
There is a direct contest between BJP and SP in this by-election of Uttar Pradesh. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s sharp statements and his road show have filled the BJP workers with enthusiasm. At the same time, SP and other opposition parties have made sharp attacks on BJP.
CM Yogi’s statement and comparison of SP with Muslim League is not only a political strategy but also an attempt to gain advantage for BJP in the upcoming elections. Now it has to be seen in whose favor the public gives its decision. The results of voting on 20th November and counting of votes on 23rd November will decide the direction of this political fight.
