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UP Minister calls SP President Akhilesh a 'symbol of divisive politics'

Lucknow, Apr 22 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Minister and former IPS officer Asim Arun on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav, calling him a 'symbol of divisive politics'.
In a statement, Arun alleged that during his tenure as Chief Minister, Akhilesh Yadav went to great lengths to humiliate Dalits and it was this very mindset that led to his political downfall. "The public has completely rejected such politics, pushing him to the margins," he said.
He called Akhilesh's recent statements a part of a calculated political strategy. "Most SP leaders have been directed to create social division, to spoil it. But today, the people of UP are alert and aware," the Minister said.
Quoting CM Yogi Adityanath, Asim Arun said, "Batoge To Katoge, Ek Rahoge, To Safe Rahoge. This government believes in inclusive governance."
He also questioned SP's sudden concern for Dalits, claiming it only emerged after the party lost power. The Minister accused the SP President of disrespecting Dalit icons during his tenure by renaming districts and institutions that honored them.
Arun said, "Names like Bhim Nagar, Mahamaya Nagar, Jyotiba Phule, Sant Ravidas and even Lord Buddha's mother Mahamaya were removed. Is this respect? No, this is an insult to social consciousness."
Drawing from his experience as a former IPS officer, he alleged, "During the SP regime, officers from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes were denied postings at police stations and tehsils, in violation of rules."
The Minister emphasised that postings are now made on merit under the Yogi government. "Those who are incompetent face action, while hardworking officers receive training and resources."
Highlighting the achievements under the current administration, he said UP has witnessed record progress in scholarship distribution. "Under Yogi Adityanath's leadership, scholarships worth over Rs 4,000 crore have been distributed this year, benefiting 56 lakh students.
In contrast, the SP government covered only 34 lakh students, and even then, scholarship scams were rampant," he said.
Asim alleged that in 2017, sensing electoral defeat, Akhilesh halted student scholarships. "After taking office, CM Yogi ensured continuity by releasing funds for two financial years in one go," he said.
On the Kanpur Metro inauguration, Arun dismissed SP's claims of initiating every project. "Akhilesh is under the illusion that every development initiative started with him. The truth is that the Yogi government has mobilised resources transparently, whether through GST collection or mining. People now pay taxes honestly, enabling projects like the metro to move forward," he said.
He expressed confidence in the BJP's future electoral prospects. "The people gave us a historic mandate in 2017 and again in 2022. We're confident of similar support in upcoming elections. Today, the rule of law prevails in UP, drinking water is reaching every household, government schools are improving and the remaining gaps are being systematically addressed," he said.
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