Aonla (UP), Apr 28 (UNI) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that sans power the condition of Congress, Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Bahujan Samajwadi Party (BSP) is like a fish out of water.
Addressing a public meeting at Subhash Inter College Ground in Aonla Lok Sabha constituency to seek votes for Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Dharmendra Kashyap, the Chief Minister said that these parties are adrift without authority.
Commencing his address with a reflection on Aonla's historical prominence, he highlighted the narrative of India's transformative trajectory over the past decade under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stewardship with a scathing critique of the opposition's 'Indi' alliance.
Yogi posed ten probing questions to the Congress, SP, and BSP, evoking the legendary tale of Yaksha's interrogation of Dharmaraj Yudhishthir. Asserting the need for accountability, he underscored the prolonged stints of Congress rule spanning six to six and a half decades and the sporadic reigns of SP and BSP, totalling three to four terms, yet lamented the persisting challenges faced by the state.
Urging reflection on issues of national identity and security, development stagnation, hunger-related fatalities, farmer suicides, communal unrest, and economic setbacks attributed to what he characterised as the misguided appeasement policies of previous administrations, the Chief Minister's pointed inquiries demanded answers on culpability.
With a searing indictment of perceived negligence in addressing unemployment, infrastructure deficiencies and erosion of public trust, the Chief Minister's interrogation underscored a deep-seated frustration with the alleged failures of governance spanning decades across these political entities.
He lambasted the selective condolences offered by the SP, drawing a sharp contrast between their response to the passing of Mulayam Singh and the lack of acknowledgement for the late Kalyan Singh's contributions to Uttar Pradesh's development and the Ram Janmabhoomi cause.
Expressing dismay at the apparent prioritization of political allegiances over genuine expressions of respect, Yogi questioned the ethical foundation of a party that allegedly disregards the legacies of public service in favour of alliances with controversial figures.
Accusing the SP of dynastic politics, he highlighted the monopolisation of party tickets within a single family, suggesting a myopic approach to governance that prioritises familial ties over broader societal interests. Drawing analogies between the idiosyncratic people in the SP family and the complex characters of the Mahabharata epic, he underscored SP's leadership's perceived disconnect from the needs and aspirations of the broader electorate.
The Chief Minister criticised Congress and SP for allegedly stoking communal tensions and hindering progress, asserting that their divisive tactics pose a threat to both national and state interests. He also held the Congress responsible for the delay in the construction of the Ram Janmabhoomi temple, alleging that the party hindered the project's realisation.
He asked people if they had confidence in the opposition's ability to combat organised crime. Citing a history of alleged collaboration between the opposition and criminal elements, the Chief Minister portrayed them as intertwined entities, contrasting this image with the government's stance against mafia influence.
The Chief Minister likened the opposition's purported complacency to individuals seeking mercy from the forces they should be combating.
Emphasising the importance of fostering an environment conducive to honest labour rather than succumbing to criminal influence, the Chief Minister advocated for initiatives like the SVANidhi and SVAMITVA schemes, prioritising empowerment over exploitation.
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