Lucknow: Attacking Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati for asking Muslims not to "waste" their votes on Samajwadi Party as it would benefit BJP, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav today said they still remember BSP's proximity with BJP.
"She (Mayawati) says Samajwadis are divided while advising Muslims not to vote for SP. They (Muslims) know how close SP is to them. They have not forgotten who celebrated Rakshabandhan and who went to Gujarat for campaigning (for BJP)," Mr Yadav said.
He was referring to Ms Mayawati tying 'rakhi' to BJP leader Lalji Tondon and her campaigning in support of BJP in Gujarat. Putting Ms Mayawati on the dock for her earlier alliance with BJP, Mr Yadav asked, "Can she give assurance that if a majority government is not formed, she would not take the support of BJP."
"We have not yet made our election manifesto but they (opposition) are afraid. People have not yet forgotten doctor and engineer murder cases in the BSP regime and the wastage of money in constructing memorials. Her rallies also claim lives of people whenever they are held," he said.
"You talk of dividing the state...the country is also very big. You can divide it for your own interest," he said. Attacking BJP, Mr Yadav claimed the party was used to lying.
Claiming that if people of the state vote for development they would elect SP government again, Mr Yadav said the Samajwadi Party government has taken a lead on the development front.
The chief minister on the occasion launched smartphone registration portal and an app related to traffic police.
"She (Mayawati) says Samajwadis are divided while advising Muslims not to vote for SP. They (Muslims) know how close SP is to them. They have not forgotten who celebrated Rakshabandhan and who went to Gujarat for campaigning (for BJP)," Mr Yadav said.
He was referring to Ms Mayawati tying 'rakhi' to BJP leader Lalji Tondon and her campaigning in support of BJP in Gujarat. Putting Ms Mayawati on the dock for her earlier alliance with BJP, Mr Yadav asked, "Can she give assurance that if a majority government is not formed, she would not take the support of BJP."
"We have not yet made our election manifesto but they (opposition) are afraid. People have not yet forgotten doctor and engineer murder cases in the BSP regime and the wastage of money in constructing memorials. Her rallies also claim lives of people whenever they are held," he said.
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"You talk of dividing the state...the country is also very big. You can divide it for your own interest," he said. Attacking BJP, Mr Yadav claimed the party was used to lying.
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Claiming that if people of the state vote for development they would elect SP government again, Mr Yadav said the Samajwadi Party government has taken a lead on the development front.
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The chief minister on the occasion launched smartphone registration portal and an app related to traffic police.
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