Mayawati Criticizes BJP and SP Over Sultanpur Encounter
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 9: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Samajwadi Party (SP) over the recent encounter of Mangesh Yadav in Sultanpur. She warned people to be cautious of the actions of BJP and SP, claiming that no fake encounters took place during BSP rule in Uttar Pradesh.
Mayawati stated, “After the encounter incident in Sultanpur district of UP, the BJP and SP are blaming each other for law and order and are doing politics forcefully in the name of crime, criminals, and caste. People have not forgotten that the SP goons and mafia used to rob and beat up Dalits, other backward classes, the poor, and businessmen in broad daylight.”
She further added that the law was properly enforced only under BSP rule and warned people to be cautious of the “drama” of law enforcement by BJP and SP.
A war of words has erupted between the opposition and the ruling political party in Uttar Pradesh over the encounter. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath targeted SP President Akhilesh Yadav, saying, “When a mafia or a dacoit is killed in a police encounter, it’s as if the police have touched a sensitive nerve, and they start crying out. During the SP government, police used to run while the goons used to chase them. Today, their roles have been reversed.”
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also commented, stating that in BJP-ruled states, the ‘law and constitution’ are being flouted by those responsible for their implementation. He called for impartial investigations into all suspicious encounters in Uttar Pradesh.
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Mayawati -: Mayawati is a prominent Indian politician and the leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). She has served as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, a large state in India.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, which is one of the two major political parties in India. It is currently the ruling party in the central government.
SP -: SP stands for Samajwadi Party, another major political party in India, primarily based in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It often competes with the BJP in elections.
Sultanpur Encounter -: An ‘encounter’ in this context refers to a police operation where a suspect is killed. The Sultanpur Encounter involved the killing of a person named Mangesh Yadav by the police.
BSP -: BSP stands for Bahujan Samaj Party, a political party in India that focuses on representing the lower castes and marginalized communities.
Yogi Adityanath -: Yogi Adityanath is the current Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Rahul Gandhi -: Rahul Gandhi is a leader of the Indian National Congress, another major political party in India. He is part of the Nehru-Gandhi family, which has been very influential in Indian politics.
Law and Order -: Law and order refer to the situation where laws are obeyed, and people live peacefully without crime. It is the responsibility of the police and government to maintain it.
Impartial Investigations -: Impartial investigations mean looking into an incident fairly and without bias, ensuring that the truth is found and justice is served.
