Akhilesh Yadav Criticizes UP Government’s Actions Against UPPSC Aspirants
In Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Yogi Adityanath-led government for its police action against UPPSC aspirants. He accused the government of “playing with their future” and supported the aspirants’ demands, calling them justified. Yadav highlighted the police’s use of force against students protesting for jobs in Prayagraj.
Protests by UPPSC Aspirants
Students preparing for the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) exams held a candlelight march in Prayagraj, marking the third day of protests. They demanded that the Provincial Civil Services (PCS) and Review Officer/Assistant Review Officer (RO/ARO) exams be conducted in a single shift.
Supreme Court’s Verdict on Bulldozer Action
Akhilesh Yadav welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the use of bulldozers, stating that it should stop following the verdict. The court ruled that demolitions should not occur without a 15-day notice and adherence to statutory guidelines. The judgement emphasized that the executive cannot act as a judge and punish individuals by demolishing their properties.
The Supreme Court’s decision came after the UP government’s frequent use of bulldozers against those accused of serious crimes, earning Chief Minister Adityanath the nickname ‘bulldozer baba.’
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Akhilesh Yadav -: Akhilesh Yadav is a politician in India and the leader of the Samajwadi Party. He has been the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, which is a big state in India.
UPPSC -: UPPSC stands for Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission. It is an organization that conducts exams to select candidates for various government jobs in Uttar Pradesh.
Supreme Court -: The Supreme Court is the highest court in India. It makes important decisions on legal matters and ensures that laws are followed correctly.
Bulldozer Verdict -: The ‘bulldozer verdict’ refers to a decision by the Supreme Court that requires a 15-day notice before any demolition using bulldozers. This is to ensure fairness and prevent misuse of power.
Bulldozer Baba -: The term ‘bulldozer baba’ is a nickname given to Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, because of his frequent use of bulldozers to demolish illegal structures.