Arabian Times News Network
Samajwadi Party National President and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav launched a strong attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing the ruling government of failing students, farmers, and unemployed youth while raising concerns over law and order, governance, and the alleged theft of offerings at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Speaking to the media in the Parliament complex after leading a protest with Samajwadi Party Members of Parliament against the reported theft of offerings at the Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Yadav said the incident had deeply hurt the sentiments of millions of devotees across the country.
He argued that if the government could not safeguard donations made at one of India’s most revered temples, it could not be expected to prevent recurring examination paper leaks that have affected the future of thousands of students. Akhilesh Yadav described the BJP government as the “biggest crisis” confronting students, unemployed youth, and farmers. He alleged that the administration had repeatedly failed to address pressing public concerns and claimed that the problems facing the state would continue until there was a change in government.
The Samajwadi Party leader also criticized the handling of recent student protests, alleging that police resorted to pellet guns, tear gas shells, and baton charges against demonstrators. He claimed that several students and young people were injured during the protests and required hospitalization. Calling the matter a serious issue, Yadav demanded that the government explain under whose orders force was used against students, noting that the police and armed forces function under the Home Department.
Turning to the condition of farmers, Yadav accused the BJP government of pursuing policies that had left cultivators struggling for essential agricultural inputs. He alleged that farmers in Uttar Pradesh were facing shortages of DAP fertilizer and urea during the crucial paddy cultivation season. According to him, long queues outside cooperative societies and complaints of black marketing have become common, while official claims regarding fertilizer availability do not reflect the situation on the ground.
He further asserted that farmers have been forced to struggle every crop season since the BJP assumed office, claiming that shortages of fertilizers, seeds, and pesticides have become a recurring problem. Yadav argued that while the government presents figures suggesting adequate supplies, farmers continue to experience hardship and uncertainty. In another criticism directed at the Uttar Pradesh government, Yadav urged the administration to ensure the safety of tourists from monkey attacks before focusing on ambitious economic targets, including the state’s vision of becoming a $1 trillion economy.
He remarked that protecting visitors and maintaining tourist confidence should remain a priority. The former Chief Minister also accused the BJP government of damaging Uttar Pradesh’s image through allegations of corruption, rising crime, fake encounters, custodial deaths, illegal mining, misuse of bulldozer actions, discrimination, and neglect of education and social justice. He said these issues had overshadowed the state’s development narrative.
Concluding his remarks, Yadav expressed concern over the condition of basic public services, employment opportunities, agriculture, industries, and small businesses in Uttar Pradesh. He argued that while many sectors were facing difficulties, tourism remained one of the few areas with growth potential and appealed to the government to protect and strengthen it for the benefit of the state’s economy and its people.
