As elections are approaching in the politics of Uttar Pradesh, the heat of claims and election promises is clearly being felt. Political parties are busy solving their own equations. In this series, National President of Samajwadi Party and former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has thrown such a political dice, which has intensified the stir in the political corridors of the state. Addressing a press conference held in Lucknow, Akhilesh Yadav announced that if Samajwadi Party forms the government in the state, then August 16 will also be declared a government holiday.
Like 15th August, government festival will be celebrated on 16th August also
Akhilesh Yadav clarified that just as Independence Day is a holiday on 15th August across the country and the national festival is celebrated with full respect, in the same way, there will be a government holiday in Uttar Pradesh on 16th August on the birth anniversary of freedom fighter warrior Veerangana Rani Avantibai Lodhi. He said that this decision of his government will not be limited to just one day holiday. To make this day historic, grand programs and festivals will also be organized at the government level in the honor of Rani Avantibai Lodhi across the state.
Effort to help Lodhi community: Promise of political respect and participation
While presenting his views, the SP chief made a big promise of giving a respectable place to the Lodhi community on the political platform. Akhilesh Yadav said that to win the trust of any class or community, it is necessary that it gets the right status and representation socially and politically. He claimed that the Samajwadi Party has always worked for the advancement of the backward and the deprived and will also work to advance the people of Lodhi community into the mainstream by giving them adequate political representation.
Sharp attack on 'double engine' government: Cited the power of youth
During the press conference, Akhilesh Yadav did not fail to attack the BJP government at the Center and the state. Taking aim at BJP's 'double engine' government, he said that the people in power have too much confidence in their ego and power. But on many occasions, the conscious youth of the country and the state, with their unity and strength, have forced the government to change its decisions and step back. He said that today's new generation is very intelligent and this change coming in politics will play a very important role in the times to come.
What is the meaning of this political message just before the elections?
Political analysts believe that Akhilesh Yadav's move of holiday on August 16 is part of a well-thought-out strategy. Caste and social equations have always had a big impact on the elections in Uttar Pradesh. By talking about celebrating the birth anniversary of Rani Avantibai Lodhi at the government level and giving political representation to the Lodhi community, SP has worked to convey its message to a large and influential vote bank.
Now it remains to be seen what stand BJP and other opposition parties take on this new bet of Akhilesh Yadav, and how much confidence the Lodhi community of the state shows in this election promise.