SP MLA Pooja Pal praised Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in the UP Legislative Assembly. The party considered this indiscipline and immediately expelled her.
UP: During the monsoon session of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Samajwadi Party MLA Pooja Pal praised Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, a move the party deemed a serious act of indiscipline. Subsequently, the SP immediately expelled Pooja Pal from the party. This incident has become a significant topic of discussion in political circles.
Rajya Sabha Cross-Voting: Pooja Pal's First Mistake
Pooja Pal's first mistake occurred during the 2024 Rajya Sabha elections. She violated the party line by voting for the BJP candidate. At that time, party president Akhilesh Yadav forgave her and took no action. However, this served as a warning that discipline within the party was being monitored.
Praise for CM Yogi in Monsoon Session and SP's Reaction
Recently, during the monsoon session, Pooja Pal stated in the Legislative Assembly that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had taken effective steps to provide justice for women and victimized families in Uttar Pradesh. She said that the implementation of the zero-tolerance policy has led to severe punishment for criminals and helped control crime.
The SP considered this a violation of party discipline. A party spokesperson stated that no member is allowed to make statements against the party line. Pooja Pal's praise was based on personal experience and appreciation of justice, but the party considered it a serious mistake and expelled her.
Raju Pal Murder Case: Personal Reason for Praise
Pooja Pal's husband, former MLA Raju Pal, was murdered by Atiq Ahmed's associates nine days after their wedding. The murder was a result of electoral rivalry, as Raju Pal had defeated Atiq's brother in the 2004 elections.
Pooja Pal stated that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath played a significant role in ensuring that her husband's murderers were punished. This is why she praised the Chief Minister in the Legislative Assembly. She said that her intention was only to appreciate justice, not to take a step against the political party.
SP's Discipline
SP President Akhilesh Yadav and the party leadership have made it clear that indiscipline will not be tolerated. The first mistake was overlooked, but the second mistake violated the party's principles. The party says that strict action will be taken on such incidents in the future.
Pooja Pal's Assembly Statement: Appreciation of Justice
During the monsoon session, Pooja Pal said that the Chief Minister worked to provide justice to women and victimized families in Prayagraj. She said that the Yogi government's policies to punish criminals have proven effective. She clarified that she is not against the party, but her objective was only to appreciate justice. She said that the Chief Minister's decisions gave her personal satisfaction and peace.
