Cabinet Minister OP Rajbhar turned the tables on Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, attributing his unease to Uttar Pradesh’s exemplary law-and-order record under Yogi Adityanath. Zero riots in nine years mark a golden era of security and growth, dismantling opposition narratives.
During a media interaction in Lucknow, Rajbhar celebrated infrastructure milestones—metro networks buzzing with activity, expressways symbolizing connectivity, and zero tolerance for unrest. ‘Law reigns supreme,’ he asserted, praising CM Yogi and PM Modi’s joint efforts to elevate backward classes and Dalits.
Akhilesh’s worry, Rajbhar suggested, stems from impending voter shift. Come assembly elections, his base may shrink to caste loyalists, as even traditional supporters pivot towards proven development. SP’s gloom is palpable amid BJP’s rising tide.
Sparking the latest clash was Akhilesh’s outrage over police stopping Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati’s bath, decrying it as BJP’s ploy to crush dissent under false pretenses despite a ‘religious’ CM. Rajbhar hit back, exposing SP’s hypocrisy: in 1990, their cadres tormented the swami. ‘Refresh your memory,’ he urged.
Rajbhar’s confident tone reflects BJP’s momentum, with UP’s peace dividend poised to deliver electoral wins, leaving Akhilesh’s camp fretting over fading influence.