UP CM Yogi Adityanath Lambast’s Congress-Samajwadi Alliance, compares it to a reckless tractor driver

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched an attack on the Congress-Samajwadi Party alliance in the state. He made a sharp comparison with a reckless tractor driver who causes extensive damage. While addressing an election rally in Sambhal, Adityanath characterized the partnership as a recipe for chaos, citing a vivid analogy to make his point.

“The alliance between Congress and Samajwadi Party is like this: if you ask an incompetent person to drive a tractor, he will run over someone. ‘2 ladkon ki jodi yahi hai’,” Yogi Adityanath remarked while addressing a fervent crowd gathered at the meeting.

#WATCH | While addressing a public meeting in the Sambhal Lok Sabha constituency, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said, “…Reservations based on religion were the reason behind the partition of this country. Do the Congress and the Samajwadi Party want the partition of the country? She… pic.twitter.com/yUHmnRFUgD

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In his criticism, Adityanath singled out the Samajwadi Party and accused them of glorifying criminals, targeting religious figures and failing to ensure the safety of women and businessmen in the state. He underlined the party’s previous governance record and painted a picture of incompetence and negligence.

The Uttar Pradesh CM further criticized the party’s continued advocacy for conducting a caste survey in India. He argued that the move is apparently intended to sow division between different communities and pave the way for expanding reservations to Muslims, a proposal he strongly opposed.

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“Reservations based on religion were the catalyst for the division of this country. Are Congress and Samajwadi Party aiming to divide the nation? They propose a caste census, but for what purpose? To stoke caste-based animosities and then allot reservations to Muslims,” said Yogi Adityanath.

The Indian National Congress, in its manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, has promised to conduct a comprehensive census to evaluate the socio-economic status of different castes and sub-castes. Moreover, they have proposed amending the Constitution to exceed the existing 50% limit on reservations for marginalized communities.

Yogi Adityanath further lambasted the opposition alliance and questioned their ability to tackle critical issues such as security, national pride, poverty alleviation and religious respect. He urged voters to consider the record and capabilities of the contenders before casting their votes.

As Uttar Pradesh braces for the third phase of the ongoing general elections, scheduled for May 7, the political discourse is intensifying with 10 crucial Lok Sabha constituencies set to participate in the electoral process. The election outcome in these constituencies, including Sambhal, Hathras, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri and others, will significantly shape the trajectory of the state’s political landscape.

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