Minister Anil Rajbhar dropped a bombshell in Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh’s Chinese manja ban carries murder implications for sellers if deaths follow. Beyond probes, violators face homicide trials and imprisonment, marking a watershed in festival safety.
Lives shattered by manja’s vicious slice demand this rigor, Rajbhar argued. From fatal accidents to grievous wounds, the pattern necessitated action. UP leads with resolve, its model likely inspiring pan-India bans and saving countless lives.
On Sikh protests for redressal, he advocated personal accountability. Politicos should audit their conduct amid mass defections and voter backlash, not externalize faults.
Praising Uttarakhand’s bold madrasa board dissolution, Rajbhar envisioned empowered alumni as nation-builders—doctors, engineers, leaders. This refocus benefits minorities profoundly.
Targeting SP’s EC broadsides, he affirmed equal access to voter rights. Scrutiny via Form-7 and objections ensures integrity; SP’s distress signals vulnerability to clean lists stripping fake advantages.