ARABIAN TIMES NEWS NETWORK
A controversial statement by Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Mehboob Ali has ignited a political storm in Uttar Pradesh. Speaking at an event in Bijnor, Ali remarked that the Muslim population is increasing and predicted that the BJP’s rule would end soon. His comments, which were captured on video, have drawn sharp criticism from the BJP, with leaders accusing the Samajwadi Party of divisive politics.
Mehboob Ali, an MLA from Amroha and a former state minister stated, “Your rule will come to an end. The population of Muslims is increasing. We will come to power. The Mughals ruled for 850 years… those who are burning the country must note that the people have woken up. They gave a reply in Parliament (polls). And in the coming days, in 2027, you will surely go, and we will come.” With Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections scheduled for 2027, Ali’s statement sparked immediate backlash.
Subrat Pathak, a former MP and BJP general secretary in Uttar Pradesh, questioned the intent behind the remarks, accusing the Samajwadi Party of fostering division. So that a particular community’s wish is fulfilled?” Pathak said, referencing the Samajwadi Party chief. He further added, “Akhilesh Yadav must remember that the country has changed. Hindus have made Narendra Modi the Prime Minister for the third time and Yogi Adityanath the Chief Minister for two terms.”
The remarks have added to the political tension between the two major parties, with the BJP positioning itself as a unifier while accusing the Samajwadi Party of exploiting religious divides. However, the SP has distanced itself from Mehboob Ali’s remarks, clarifying that they do not endorse the notion that the BJP will be defeated solely due to demographic changes.
Sunil Sajan, a Samajwadi Party leader, countered the BJP’s criticism, saying, “We do not agree with Mehboob Ali’s remark about the BJP being defeated because of the increasing Muslim population. But, indeed, inflation, unemployment, corruption, and the BJP’s politics of hate have increased.
The borders are insecure, states are burning, and the Prime Minister is silent. A large population wants to see the BJP’s defeat.” The ongoing exchange reflects the increasingly heated political atmosphere in Uttar Pradesh, as both the BJP and the Samajwadi Party gear up for the 2027 elections. The BJP’s swift response suggests that religious and demographic issues will continue to be a significant focus in the state’s political discourse.
