Lucknow, June 29

Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief and Uttar Pradesh Panchayatiraj minister Om Prakash Rajbhar continued his attack on Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav claiming that his dream to come to power in the state will never be fulfilled.

Rajbhar alleged that the Bahujan Samaj will be torchured by the so called PDA, if SP comes to power in UP.

Rajbhar and Akhilesh Yadav are attacking each other on social media and it is likely to escalate further as the assembly elections dates come near. Rajbhar was with Akhilesh Yadav in the 2022 assembly polls but later he switched over to NDA before 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

In a fresh long social media post on Monday, Rajbhar wrote," Listen, 'Raja Babu' aka Akhilesh Yadav ji!. I know that one section of your supporters is oiling their sticks, while the other is sharpening their knives and swords.

We know that for the past 10 years, you have been harboring a grudge against us.
You're just dreaming of changing the government so that somehow 'Raja Babu', that is, your government, can be formed and your goons, hooligans, and mafia, wearing red caps, can take over police stations."

He said," after coming to power, your people will launch the PDA ,when Ahir will beat', 'Minority will beat' and 'Ahir will kill', 'Minority will kill' campaigns across the state."

" We know that your softest targets will be Bahujan castes like Pal, Prajapati, Bind, Kewat, Mallah, Rajbhar, Nishad, Manjhi, Darji, Teli, Loniya, Fakir, and Banjara. You will beat us, incite riots, allow SP Muslims to loot our homes, then set them on fire, and do evil to our sisters and daughters".

He further added," We also know that your supporters have been eyeing our homes and lands like vultures for the last ten years.They are daily inquiring about the prices of our homes and farms in order to seize them. This is what your supporters are saying, just give us one more chance. Then we will tell you."

"So listen, Akhilesh ji!. We, the people of Bahujan castes, will never give you the opportunity to have our homes looted, our lands seized, or our loved ones murdered.You lost in 17, lost in 22, and now you'll wipe out the SP in 27. Write it down," he claimed.

However Akhilesh Yadav has not yet replied to Rajbhar's statement.

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Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has condemned the recent demolition of a Jain temple in Mumbai, accusing the BJP government of systematically targeting the peaceful Jain community across India. He expressed concern over the increasing pattern of aggression towards the community, citing incidents such as.

- Violent Attack on Jain Monks: A brutal attack on Jain monks in Singoli, Madhya Pradesh.
- Objectionable Remarks: A leaked audio clip from Jabalpur allegedly containing derogatory remarks against Jains by BJP members.
- Temple Demolition: The demolition of a Jain temple in Mumbai, where sacred idols, scriptures, and religious books were allegedly disrespected.

Akhilesh Yadav questioned why such incidents occur primarily in BJP-ruled states, alleging that BJP-backed elements target Jain properties. He emphasized Jainism's contribution to India's society and assured the community of support, stating that the BJP's actions won't weaken them. He also praised the Jain philosophy of non-violence, co-existence, and compassion, highlighting its immense contribution to India's culture, economy, and education.

The Congress party has also responded to the incident, with Rajesh Kumar Sethi, national coordinator of the AICC's minority department, writing to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to demand justice and an investigation into the BMC authorities' action. Sethi emphasized that the temple's destruction was an affront to Maharashtra's secular ethos and demanded personal attention to heal the wound inflicted on the Jain community.

In response to the incident, the Jain community in Jodhpur staged a large-scale silent protest, spotlighting the attack on Jain monks in Madhya Pradesh's Neemuch and the demolition of the Jain temple in Mumbai.

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