Read Bureau Chief. The case of alleged assault on poor women who were collecting oil left from lamps after the festival of lights in Ayodhya has started gaining political momentum. Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav, targeting BJP over the incident, has promised to provide free ration along with mustard oil if SP government is formed in the state.
Akhilesh Yadav, while sharing the video of beating of women on the social media platform He alleged that the poor are being mistreated under the BJP rule and the public will respond to it.
Demand for action from Women's Commission
The SP President condemned the alleged assault on women after Deepotsav, calling it contrary to the claims of women's respect. She demanded the Women's Commission to take cognizance of the matter and take legal action against the people concerned. Akhilesh alleged that instead of respecting women, BJP people are insulting them.
Election target on BJP
Akhilesh Yadav also targeted the Chief Minister and mentioned his alleged behavior with the mother of the youth who lost his life in the Lucknow fire. He said that the public will not forget the insult to mother power. The SP President claimed that the results of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 and the Legislative Council elections of 2026 have shown the public's displeasure towards the BJP. He alleged that BJP's support base is weakening and the public has made up its mind to oust it from power.