Rajbhar Slams SP, Challenges Legislator Over 'Missing' Medical Funds
UP Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar slams SP over missing medical funds and demands backward class reservation at a Prajapati community rally in Banda.
In a high-voltage political showdown, Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) President Om Prakash Rajbhar took a direct swipe at the Samajwadi Party (SP) during the Prajapati Samaj Jan Adhikar Maharally. Speaking at the Krishi Utpadan Mandi Samiti ground in Banda on Monday, Rajbhar didn't hold back, issuing a public challenge to an SP legislator to step forward and explain the disappearance of funds intended for the medical treatment of the underprivileged.
A Direct Challenge to the Opposition
The atmosphere turned electric when Rajbhar dared the SP representative to face him openly. He questioned the integrity of previous administrations, alleging that funds meant to provide life-saving healthcare to the poor had vanished. This confrontation was part of a broader critique where Rajbhar lumped the SP, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), and Congress together, accusing them of systematically undermining the rights of backward classes and the poor during their tenures in power.
Rajbhar emphasized that the political landscape has shifted, asserting that the public is now far more conscious of their rights. He remarked that in the current era, elections are won through mutual respect rather than through the use of threats.
The Battle for Reservation
Beyond the clash with the SP, the Minister reiterated his steadfast demand for the equal distribution of the 27 percent reservation quota for backward classes. This is a point of significant contention for Rajbhar, who reminded the crowd that he had previously gone as far as threatening his resignation to ensure this issue was addressed.
Prajapati Community Voices Neglect
The rally was presided over by Premchand Prajapati, the National President of the Bhagidari Party, who brought a stark demographic reality to the forefront. He claimed that while the Prajapati community constitutes over 22 percent of the population in the Bundelkhand region, they remain severely underrepresented in political circles.
Allegations of Harassment and Future Protests
Premchand Prajapati also raised serious concerns regarding the alleged harassment of community members in Baberu. To bring these grievances to the center stage, he announced a massive protest rally scheduled for December 15 at the Banda district headquarters.
The event saw a significant turnout of community members and prominent figures, including:
- Mahesh Chandra
- Brijlal Prajapati
- Major Achhelal
- Keshav Prasad Prajapati
- Sudhir Prajapati