The slogan 'Batenge to Katenge', coined by UP CM Yogi Adityanath as a call for Hindu unity, has been widely criticised by opposition leaders for allegedly carrying communal undertones.
Ahead of the Uttar Pradesh bypolls, the Samajwadi Party on Tuesday alleged that 'Red cards' are being issued against SP workers adding that law and order in Uttar Pradesh have completely collapsed.
Earlier today, Samajwadi Party Uttar Pradesh Chief Shyam Lal Pal wrote to the state's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) and urged that no police personnel should check the voter ID of any voter in the state by-polls scheduled on November 20.
Earlier today, Samajwadi Party Uttar Pradesh Chief Shyam Lal Pal wrote to the state's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) and urged that no police personnel should check the voter ID of any voter in the state by-polls scheduled on November 20.
Notably, nine seats in Uttar Pradesh including Meerapur, Kundarki, Ghaziabad, Khair, Karhal, Sishamau, Phulpur, Katehari and Majhawan in Uttar Pradesh will go to voting on November 20 with results set to be declared on November 23.
The Samajwadi Party leader also alleged that during the Lok Sabha elections 2024, the Police officials deployed at polling stations misused their power and position, and made SP supporters, especially Muslim women voters remove their veils, causing fear among the women.
SP leader and Samajwadi Party Mainpuri MP Dimple Yadav on Monday expressed confidence in the party's victory in the Uttar Pradesh by-polls and accused the BJP of desperate tactics, trying to win at any cost by pressuring officials and attempting to manipulate votes.
Speaking to ANI, Fakhrul Hasan Chand also exuded confidence in winning the Uttar Pradesh by-polls along with Assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand.
Ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly by-polls, Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Yadav claimed that the BJP is frequently lying to the people and does not work.
Reacting to the Jhansi Medical College fire incident, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday expressed grief and pointed out that due to the negligence and the carelessness of the government, ten children died and a huge loss occured.
Launching a scathing attack against the Bharatiya Janata Party, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday said that the voice of the Lucknow engine (UP government) has changed as the Uttar Pradesh bypolls are approaching. He further promised that if people make the Samajwadi party wi