'Yahi Bhajpa ka dukh, Kamar kase INDIA ekjut': Akhilesh Yadav's dig at BJP
Akhilesh Yadav claims BJP is distressed as the INDIA bloc unites at the Constitution Club to discuss political strategies.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has launched a sharp attack on the BJP, claiming that the ruling party is deeply unsettled by the growing unity within the INDIA bloc. Speaking on the significance of the recent opposition gathering, Yadav suggested that the cohesion displayed by the alliance is a major source of distress for the BJP.
Opposition Unites at Constitution Club
The INDIA bloc held a crucial meeting at the Constitution Club in the national capital to discuss strategic political moves. While Akhilesh Yadav did not attend the meeting personally, he ensured the Samajwadi Party's presence by sending two MPs to represent the party. The meeting saw participation from a wide spectrum of political forces, including:
- Congress
- Samajwadi Party (SP)
- All India Trinamool Congress (AITC)
- Nationalist Congress Party (SP)
- Shiv Sena (UBT)
- Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)
- Communist Party of India (CPI)
- Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM)
- Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC)
- Jammu & Kashmir People's Democratic Party (JKPDP)
- Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)
- All India Forward Bloc (AIFB)
- Other regional parties including IUML, KC(M), MDMK, VCK, RSP, and KC(J).
During the proceedings, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge addressed the assembly, calling for a rollback of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
SP Rajya Sabha Nominations Spark Controversy
The political maneuvering in Uttar Pradesh intensified on Wednesday as the Samajwadi Party moved to strengthen its presence in the Upper House. Professor Ram Gopal Yadav and Dhanraj Parimal Nathwani officially filed their nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh.
Dhanraj Nathwani expressed his gratitude to Akhilesh Yadav for the trust placed in him, noting that his nomination marks the beginning of a new phase in his public life. The nomination was completed in Lucknow in the presence of the SP chief.
OP Rajbhar Takes a Dig at 'PDA' Formula
The move by the Samajwadi Party drew immediate criticism from Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party leader and UP Minister OP Rajbhar. Taking a jab at Akhilesh Yadav's 'PDA' political formula, Rajbhar claimed that the party's candidates represent only specific interests.
In a scathing post on X, Rajbhar remarked that the 'PDA' concept actually stands for Parivar (family), Daulatmand (wealthy), and Apradhi (criminal). He targeted the current nominations, stating:
"Akhilesh-ji, you are on the right track. You have already announced candidates representing 'family' and 'wealthy tycoons'. Now, just field a criminal as your candidate, and your 'PDA' will be complete—that very PDA where 'P' stands for Parivar, 'D' for Daulatmand, and 'A' for Apradhi. For 'P' (family), you have Prof. Ramgopal-ji; for 'D' (wealthy), you have Dhanraj Nathwani-ji. Now, only a criminal remains—go ahead and make the announcement."