OP Rajbhar Slams SP over 1990 Kar Sevak Firing: "Orders of Mulayam Singh"
UP Minister OP Rajbhar claims Mulayam Singh Yadav ordered the 1990 firing on Kar Sevaks, echoing CM Yogi Adityanath's demand for an apology.
The political atmosphere in Uttar Pradesh is heating up as Minister OP Rajbhar has launched a scathing attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP), specifically pointing to the 1990 Kar Sevak firing incident. Rajbhar asserted that the firing on devotees was not a random act, but a direct order from the then-Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav.
The Direct Order
Speaking to ANI, OP Rajbhar emphasized that the legitimacy of these claims is backed by history and official records. He stated that Mulayam Singh Yadav himself had admitted to the orders in both the Lok Sabha and the Legislative Assembly. Rajbhar further noted that that the SP leadership, including Ram Gopal Yadav, has acknowledged the decision to open fire on the Kar Sevaks.
Rajbhar took a sharp turn toward the current state of the Samajwadi Party, claiming there is a "vast gap" between the party's public rhetoric and its actual actions. He argued that the party's leadership continues to shield its legacy of violence against devotees.
Yogi Adityanath's Demand for Remorse
These remarks follow a stern warning from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who has challenged SP chief Akhilesh Yadav to apologize. Addressing a gathering in Ayodhya, CM Yogi demanded that those responsible for the 1990 incident express genuine remorse for the actions taken against the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.
The Chief Minister recalled the decades of struggle and the historic sacrifices made by saints and Kar Sevaks. He highlighted the contrast between the past and present, noting that while an airport could never be built in Ayodhya in previous administrations, the city now boasts an international airport named after Maharishi Valmiki.
A Stern Message to Critics
CM Yogi Adityanath issued a clear message to political opponents who once suppressed the movement: if they wish to visit Ayodhya, they must first apologize to the devotees of Lord Ram and the saints who were humiliated and lathi-charged.
“Please come, but first, make sure you apologize to the kar sevaks who were fired upon. You must express remorse,” the Chief Minister declared.
The demand for repentance for the past actions of the Samajwadi Party remains a central point of contention as the political battle lines are drawn over the legacy of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.