UP political battle is now between 95 per cent and 5 per cent, says Akhilesh Yadav
The Samajwadi Party president alleged that the state's contest involves a majority of suffering people against a small group of exploiters.
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav said on Wednesday that the political contest in Uttar Pradesh has shifted from an 80-20 per cent divide to a struggle between 95 per cent and 5 per cent. According to the Deccan Herald, Yadav alleged that the 95 per cent majority consists of people facing distress and humiliation, while the remaining 5 per cent are exploiters.
The remarks appear to address the 80-20 formulation used by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath before the 2022 assembly elections. Yadav claimed that the BJP is feeling pressure from this new equation, noting that the language and behaviour of BJP leaders have changed.
Regarding religious visits, Yadav announced plans to visit the Ram temple in Ayodhya, the Kedareshwar temple in Etawah, and Vrindavan. Ayodhya assembly candidate Pawan Pandey stated that Yadav is scheduled to visit Ayodhya on December 12 to offer prayers to Ram Lalla.
Yadav also raised concerns regarding electoral transparency, comparing a report of Rs 1.27 crore worth of cannabis being seized to claims that 1.27 crore votes have been deleted. He suggested linking voter lists with Aadhaar and issuing metal identity cards to prevent duplication.
The SP chief further claimed that the Lucknow, Kanpur, and Agra Metro projects were started under the Samajwadi Party government. He alleged that the BJP government has failed to extend these metro networks significantly in 10 years and accused the administration of corruption in the tendering process for roads and expressways.