A heated debate erupted in Uttar Pradesh between SP leader Shivpal Yadav and Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya regarding the latter's accusation of Akhilesh Yadav being a "goon." Shivpal refuted Maurya's allegations and retaliated by acquainting the public with the real goons and mafia. Political tensions and verbal sparring have intensified.
Uttar Pradesh Political Dispute: On Tuesday, senior SP leader Shivpal Yadav hit back at Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya's statement calling the "Saifai family goons." The dispute escalated in Unnao when Maurya labeled the Saifai family as "goons, mafia, and rioters" on social media, prompting Shivpal Yadav to accuse Maurya of protecting the oppression of farmers and corruption. This dispute is part of a long-standing political feud between the two leaders and has been heating up the political atmosphere in Uttar Pradesh.
Shivpal Yadav's Sharp Debate
The political debate between Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya and SP leader Shivpal Yadav regarding the Saifai family has intensified. Maurya had described the Saifai family as "goons, mafia, and rioters" on social media, to which Shivpal Yadav retorted by stating that the people of UP are well aware of who the real goons and mafia are. This dispute between the two leaders is part of an ongoing political conflict, adding heat to the political environment in UP.
Shivpal Yadav completely rejected Maurya's allegations, saying that those who strangle the law with bulldozers, lathi-charge farmers, and are protectors of corruption are close to Maurya himself. Shivpal also enumerated the achievements of the Saifai family and criticized the policies of the BJP government, further intensifying the verbal battle between the two parties.
Shivpal Yadav's Strong Response
SP General Secretary Shivpal Yadav bly responded to Keshav Prasad Maurya's controversial post. He said, "Keshav ji, the public knows who the real goons, mafia, and rioters are. Those who strangle the law with bulldozers, beat farmers with sticks, and spread corruption are your own people." Shivpal further stated that the Saifai family has given the state major gifts like hospitals, stadiums, jobs, and universities, while hatred, inflation, and 'Jungle Raj' have spread under the BJP rule.
Shivpal Yadav's statement has stirred up a commotion in the political corridors, with supporters of both parties also launching sharp attacks on each other. This statement reflects the intense competition ongoing between the BJP and SP.
Keshav Prasad Maurya's Attack
Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya on Monday bly criticized the opposition protest by Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and SP President Akhilesh Yadav. He said that these leaders have become restless and agitated due to being out of power. Maurya further stated that the public no longer trusts these leaders because they are both symbols of monarchy who enjoyed power for a long time.
Maurya also accused the Samajwadi Party of having a dark history from 'bullets to ballots,' which the public still remembers with fear. His attack is considered part of the ongoing bitter politics between the SP and BJP.