Lucknow: In a bid to dethrone the ruling BJP within the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Akhilesh Yadav on Friday ignited the electoral battleground with the resonating slogan of ’80 harao, Loktantra bachao’ (Defeat BJP in all 80 Lok Sabha seats to save lots of democracy). With Uttar Pradesh contributing a whopping 80 members to the Lower House, the stakes are excessive for the ruling BJP in addition to the SP, making it a vital battleground state.
“Our leaders and workers will echo ’80 harao, Loktantra bachao’ in every village. The BJP will face defeat in the upcoming general elections,” declared the previous UP chief minister throughout a media interplay on Friday.
#WATCH | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav says, “Leaders and workers of all four frontals will visit each and every village with the slogan ’80 harao, Loktantra bachao’… The BJP will be swiped up in the upcoming elections…” pic.twitter.com/CDdJWmDYdN
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Unified Opposition: INDIA Takes On BJP-Led NDA
Akhilesh Yadav asserted that the SP, alongside different Opposition companions below the banner of INDIA, would current a united entrance towards the BJP-led NDA on the Centre. The frequent aim is to safeguard democracy and uphold constitutional values.
Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s current assertion that BJP will safe victory in all 80 Lok Sabha seats, Akhilesh Yadav remained resolute in difficult the ruling get together’s dominance.
Akhilesh Lambasts ‘Double-Engine’ Government
Accusing the BJP’s ‘double-engine’ authorities on the Centre and state of betrayal, Akhilesh Yadav highlighted the unfulfilled guarantees. He criticized the federal government for the surge in inflation, failure to extend farmers’ earnings, unemployment among the many youth, and alleged leaks of examination papers.
Farmers Betrayed, Youth Jobless: Akhilesh
Akhilesh Yadav criticized the federal government’s observe file, stating, “This government has betrayed our farmers. They took the reins of administration at the Centre on the promise of working for the welfare of farmers and doubling their income. However, in the ten years of this government at the Centre, it is inflation that has skyrocketed, not farmers’ income. Our youth are jobless, and no work has been done to open employment avenues for them.”
BJP Faces Heat Over Exam Paper Leak Scandal
Amidst Opposition accusations, the Yogi Adityanath authorities lately cancelled a police recruitment examination over alleged paper leaks. CM Adityanath pledged an intensive investigation and promised exemplary punishment for these discovered responsible.
Seat-Sharing Agreement: SP, Congress Seal Deal
After in depth negotiations, the SP and its associate Congress below the umbrella of INDIA finalized a seat-sharing settlement for Uttar Pradesh. The SP will contest 63 Lok Sabha seats, leaving the remaining 17 for the Congress.
BJP Heavyweights Discuss LS Poll Strategy
Interestingly, in response to PM Modi’s name, key BJP figures in Uttar Pradesh, together with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Deputy Keshav Prasad Maurya, convened in a closed-door assembly with nationwide president JP Nadda and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The focus of the discussions centred on formulating a complete technique to safe a sweeping victory for the BJP within the impending elections.
As the Lok Sabha polls loom, slated for April to May this yr, the political panorama in Uttar Pradesh is about for an intense and intently watched battle.
