Akhilesh Yadav Urges Government to Stay Out of Waqf Affairs After Supreme Court Ruling
In Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav made a strong statement on Monday about the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025. He called on the government to keep its hands off Waqf matters, right after the Supreme Court decided not to halt the entire law but paused some key provisions. Yadav shared these views during a press conference, stressing that the court should deliver full justice in the ongoing case.
"Our stand is clear: the government shouldn’t meddle in Waqf issues," Yadav said. "We trust the Supreme Court will handle this fairly." Earlier that day, a bench led by Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih reviewed petitions challenging the Act’s constitutionality. They refused a full stay but held off on certain sections until a final decision.
Yadav didn’t stop there. He reached out to the Vishwakarma community, promising solid support. "We stand with the Vishwakarma community," he assured. "We’ll dedicate a special spot to Lord Vishwakarma on the riverfront. In the 2027 elections, let’s unite to form a Samajwadi Party government that fights for social justice."
He didn’t hold back on criticizing Uttar Pradesh’s development and cleanliness drives either. Yadav pointed out how cities get hyped as super clean, yet garbage litters the streets. "We’re ignoring big stuff like AI, power plants, expressways, and river cleanups," he said. "The smart city dream? It’s buried under trash heaps."
Yadav questioned shady surveys claiming UP’s top three cities rank high in cleanliness. "Blacklist those lying organizations," he demanded. He even joked about Gorakhpur, saying, "We’re still waiting for the boat to run there—when will real changes come?"
Tackling bigger issues, Yadav linked rising prices, unemployment, and crumbling law and order to the current BJP government. "Inflation drops only when BJP steps down. Jobs come back when they leave. Real law and order returns when they’re out," he told reporters.
On the SIR (Semiconductor Investment Region) controversy, Yadav hoped the Supreme Court would push the Election Commission to fix voter lists. "We expect the court to get the voter list corrected," he added.
Yadav’s comments highlight ongoing debates around Waqf law amendments, Uttar Pradesh development, and political promises ahead of future elections. As tensions rise, his words aim to rally support for change in the state.
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