Akash Anand, the nephew of BSP supremo Mayawati and the party's national coordinator, launched a scathing attack against the BJP in Sitapur. He compared the UP BJP to the Taliban, calling them a government of terrorists. He claims that in Uttar Pradesh, there's a government shaped by bulldozers, contradicting the Prime Minister's assurances that it isn't so. Anand pointed to NCRB data indicating more than 16,000 kidnappings in the state, questioning the government's ability to protect women and girls. Following his controversial statement, not only has the BJP retaliated, but legal action has also been initiated against five BSP leaders, including Anand.
The BJP has filed cases against Akash Anand, BSP candidate Mahendra Yadav, Shyam Awasthi, Akshay Kalra, and Vikas Rajvanshi under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Representation of the People Act. Anand had used offensive language against the BJP in his speech in Sitapur.
In response to Anand's statement, BJP spokesperson Rakesh Tripathi warned that the remarks would have serious repercussions. Tripathi called Anand a symbol of nepotism in the BSP and accused him of seeking media attention through deliberately controversial statements on a daily basis.
Tripathi further noted that Anand would face consequences for his comments both from the Election Commission and in the court of public opinion, predicting that the remarks would prove costly for him.
What did Akash Anand say in Sitapur?
In Sitapur, Akash Anand remarked that a government that starves the youth and enslaves the elderly is a terrorist's government, akin to that of the Taliban in Afghanistan. He stressed that the rights of Dalit students in universities across the country are being infringed upon but reminded the crowd that the followers of B.R. Ambedkar have awakened. He envisioned a future where a Dalit Prime Minister would hold office in Delhi, ensuring accountability for all. Declaring Ambedkar as their strength and deity, Anand warned against any interference in their revered practices. The enthusiasm and energy shown by the party workers in Sitapur, according to Anand, is evident that Uttar Pradesh is ready for significant change.
Source: aajtak
'Our Opponents Will Come Disguised Among You'
Anand warned that during the Lok Sabha elections, adversaries will attempt to mislead his supporters using any means necessary and even by disguising themselves in their midst. He vowed that those who wear blue scarves, chant slogans of 'Jai Bhim', yet claim the BSP is outdated, will be met with strong resistance.
