BJP Criticizes Akhilesh Yadav Over Diya Remarks, Accuses Him of Blinded Love for Votes

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The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has criticized Akhilesh Yadav, the Samajwadi Party chief, for his remarks on lighting diyas during the annual Ayodhya Deepotsav event. The BJP accused Yadav of being blinded by his love for votes of "fundamentalists and Jihadis" and wanting to curb the prosperity of the Prajapati community, who make earthen lamps. This came after Yadav raised questions on the Yogi Adityanath Government's expenditure on lighting diyas and candles during Ayodhya's annual Deepotsav celebration.

Key Takeaways:

  • BJP Rajya Sabha MP and national spokesperson Sudhansu Trivedi accused Akhilesh Yadav of being blinded by his love for votes of "fundamentalists and Jihadis."
  • Trivedi alleged that Yadav's remarks reflect the opposition INDIA bloc's mindset and "hatred" for Indian culture, Hindu Dharma, and the Prajapati community.
  • The BJP leader termed Yadav's remarks "condemnable" and wondered about the influence of a "foreign mentality" on Yadav's thoughts.
  • Trivedi compared the situation to ancient times, where slogans like "Gau brahman palak, dharma dwaja sanrakshak" (protector of cows and brahmins, protector of Dharma's flag) used to be raised on the arrival of kings.

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Sources:

  • Pioneer article, date not specified