'Cat on Pilgrimage': Maurya Slams Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav in Fatehpur
UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya attacks Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav in Fatehpur, alleging foreign influence and past failures.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya left no stone unturned in his critique of the opposition during a high-voltage rally in Fatehpur. In a blistering speech, the BJP leader launched a dual attack on Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing them of political desperation and external influence.
The 'PDA' Manifesto and the Cat Proverb
Taking a direct swipe at Akhilesh Yadav's 'PDA' (Pichhde, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) manifesto, Maurya employed a sharp proverb to question the SP leader's intentions. He remarked, "After eating 100 mice, the cat goes on a pilgrimage," suggesting that the opposition's sudden focus on marginalized communities is a facade to cover past actions.
Maurya challenged Yadav to be transparent about his previous tenure as Chief Minister. He brought up a specific allegation regarding a medical college named after Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, claiming that during the SP administration, the college's board was removed and its name was altered.
"Those who failed to protect the name and honor of Dr. Ambedkar cannot be considered true well-wishers of Dalits and backward classes," Maurya asserted.
Accusations of Foreign Influence Against Rahul Gandhi
The Deputy CM's rhetoric shifted toward Rahul Gandhi, whom he accused of working at the behest of foreign powers to destabilize India. Maurya claimed that Gandhi is attempting to spread anarchy and poison the national atmosphere because he cannot compete with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) through traditional political means.
According to Maurya, leaders who have been rejected by the electorate are now resorting to disruptive movements to stay relevant. He stated firmly that these tactics would fail to make Rahul Gandhi the Prime Minister or return Akhilesh Yadav to the Chief Minister's office.
Dismissing Demands for Resignations
During the rally, Maurya also addressed the ongoing protests demanding the resignations of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He dismissed these demands as "nonsense."
The Deputy CM alleged that such calls for resignation are not genuine grievances but are instead part of a larger conspiracy orchestrated by foreign entities who are unsettled by India's rapid progress and global ascent.