Akhilesh Yadav Warns of Street Protests in India if Vote Theft Continues
In a sharp warning from Lucknow, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said India might see street protests like those in neighboring countries if "vote theft" doesn’t stop. He made these remarks during a press conference on Friday, urging the Election Commission to step up and ensure free and fair elections.
Yadav pointed fingers at the government and the Election Commission, claiming they are failing to protect voters. "The Election Commission must prevent any vote theft. If not, the unrest we’re seeing next door could spill over here," he said, clearly referencing the political turmoil in Nepal.
He stressed that the poll body needs to follow the Supreme Court’s orders strictly. "It can’t turn into the BJP’s ‘jugaad commission’—a shortcut tool for the ruling party," Yadav added, using a popular Hindi term to highlight what he sees as bias.
Talking about Nepal’s crisis, Yadav explained it’s not just one thing—poverty, unemployment, and rising inflation are fueling the fire. "Social media spreads all sorts of stories, so we can’t judge by one angle alone. Our focus should stay on peace in neighboring countries and along our borders," he noted.
Yadav didn’t hold back on slamming the Indian government’s foreign policy either, calling it a total "failure" that’s hurting regional stability.
Shifting to Uttar Pradesh issues, the SP leader accused the state of leading the charts in corruption, kidnappings, and even "digital arrests"—a growing scam where fraudsters pose as officials online. "People are so desperate they’re consuming poison right outside the Chief Minister’s residence. In Panchayati Raj bodies, a whopping 60% commission racket is running wild. BJP leaders are all talk, no action. On the other hand, the Sikh community shines through real courage and hard work," he said passionately.
This comes soon after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, a key ally of Yadav and fresh from a visit to his Raebareli constituency, accused the BJP of vote theft too. Gandhi claimed the ruling party is shaken by his revelations on election irregularities.
Yadav’s strong words on vote theft, Election Commission reforms, and UP’s law and order problems are sure to spark debates ahead of future polls. As tensions rise in Indian politics, leaders like him are pushing hard for transparent elections to keep democracy strong.
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