Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav, on Sunday, made a remark questioning the Adityanath government’s recent diggings at various locations in Uttar Pradesh after claims of ancient temples being discovered. In a press conference, he claimed that there was a ‘Shivling’ beneath the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister’s official residence in Lucknow and suggested that it should be dug up as well.
Akhilesh’s comments appeared to mock the state government’s actions, particularly referencing the diggings in Sambhal and other areas.
He also criticised the state government for its failure to complete essential tasks ahead of the upcoming Mahakumbh at Prayagraj, which is set to begin on January 13. He stated, “Many important works are still incomplete, and this government is busy distributing invitation cards for the event.”
Regarding a recent remark by a UP minister suggesting that Akhilesh take a holy dip at the Kumbh, Akhilesh dismissed it, asserting that he had attended the event multiple times and that people visit on their own, not as invited guests. He accused the government of attempting to divert attention from its failures.
In addition, Akhilesh demanded that elections in India be conducted using ballot papers instead of electronic voting machines (EVMs). He pointed to Germany’s legal stance on the matter, highlighting that its Supreme Court had ruled in favour of using ballot papers.
