LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav on Friday said he was a ‘better Hindu’ than BJP leaders. He said he did not approve of BJP’s definition of Hindu which divides the society and spreads hatred.
Responding to a specific query at an event organised by a news channel in Lucknow, Akhilesh went on to say that temples have been a part of the Yadav house in Saifai since long. “Netaji has been worshipping Hanuman … why only we are asked such questions? Only BJP is Hindu?” he asked.
When questioned about his recent claim that SP would win 400 seats out of 403 in UP assembly, and asked who would win the remaining three, he said SP will spare the three for the opposition so keep the democratic set-up strong.
About his statement that BSP and Congress should decide if they were fighting against BJP or SP, Akhilesh clarified that BSP leadership had publicly asked its supporters to support the BJP if need be but do not support the SP. Congress was conspiring against SP, hence the two parties should first decide if they are fighting SP or BJP.
Sought time from Akhilesh, didn’t get it, says Shivpal:
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav’s estranged chacha (uncle) Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party – Lohia (PSP-L) Shivpal Yadav on Friday said he wanted the Yadav clan to reunite and it would have been better if his bhatija (nephew) also has a similar view. He said he had tried seeking an appointment with Akhilesh a few times but haven’t got any response. Shivpal said SP founder and elder brother Mulayam Singh Yadav always took the entire Yadav clan along and he would like to see Akhilesh follow suit. Later, when Akhilesh was confronted with Shivpal’s claim, Akhilesh said he would talk to him.
Responding to a specific query at an event organised by a news channel in Lucknow, Akhilesh went on to say that temples have been a part of the Yadav house in Saifai since long. “Netaji has been worshipping Hanuman … why only we are asked such questions? Only BJP is Hindu?” he asked.
When questioned about his recent claim that SP would win 400 seats out of 403 in UP assembly, and asked who would win the remaining three, he said SP will spare the three for the opposition so keep the democratic set-up strong.
About his statement that BSP and Congress should decide if they were fighting against BJP or SP, Akhilesh clarified that BSP leadership had publicly asked its supporters to support the BJP if need be but do not support the SP. Congress was conspiring against SP, hence the two parties should first decide if they are fighting SP or BJP.
Sought time from Akhilesh, didn’t get it, says Shivpal:
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav’s estranged chacha (uncle) Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party – Lohia (PSP-L) Shivpal Yadav on Friday said he wanted the Yadav clan to reunite and it would have been better if his bhatija (nephew) also has a similar view. He said he had tried seeking an appointment with Akhilesh a few times but haven’t got any response. Shivpal said SP founder and elder brother Mulayam Singh Yadav always took the entire Yadav clan along and he would like to see Akhilesh follow suit. Later, when Akhilesh was confronted with Shivpal’s claim, Akhilesh said he would talk to him.
