"Public will make Samajwadi Party a Samaptwadi Party": UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 29 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, claiming that in the 2027 Assembly elections, the public would make the "Samajwadi Party" a "Samaptwadi Party."
Maurya told reporters, "Whether the Samajwadi Party fights the 2027 elections alone or with the INDI alliance, they should keep in mind that after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, elections have been held in Haryana, Maharashtra, Delhi, and BJP's lotus has bloomed... In 2027, the public will make the 'Samajwadi Party' a 'Samaptwadi Party.'"
Earlier, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accused the opposition of focusing on family interests and caste-based politics instead of national welfare.
"The previous government only gave diseases, caused unemployment by closing down sugar mills, and instigated riots. They limited their thoughts to their family. They talk about caste development, but when in power, they only focus on their family's development," Adityanath said, referring to SP's rule in the state.
Adityanath also accused both Congress and SP of using divisive rhetoric and undermining efforts to combat terrorism. He urged for unity in the country, calling for support under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership to fight terrorism.
"Whenever divisive politics arise, SP and Congress leaders cross all limits of appeasement, as they are doing now. The whole nation should unite, condemn these actions, and, under PM Modi's leadership, resolve to fight terrorism. We must rise above political differences for the sake of our country and people. But we can't expect that from them," Adityanath added.
In the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, the BJP won 255 seats, SP won 111 seats, and other parties, including RLD, ADS, and NINSHAD, won a combined total of 27 seats out of 403.
The 2027 Uttar Pradesh legislative assembly elections are expected to be held in February or March to elect all 403 members of the state assembly. (ANI)