Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad didn’t hold back Friday, launching a blistering assault on SP president Akhilesh Yadav’s governance legacy. ‘Power for years, yet zero contributions to public welfare,’ Nishad charged during a media briefing in Lucknow. ‘Had he acted, UP’s fate would be different today.’
He spotlighted the stark difference under current rule. ‘Our government’s investment initiatives should be welcomed, not whined about,’ Nishad said. Turning the tables, he demanded SP accountability: ‘Show us your investment totals and development pace. Silence speaks volumes—they achieved zilch. Now they oppose our people-centric efforts.’
Optimism defined Nishad’s vision for UP. ‘We’re building the best state, honoring CM Yogi’s pledges without fail. Development acceleration is our constant aim.’ On peripheral matters, he was measured: judicial rights for Avimukteshwaranand; India’s empowerment to counter visa biases against Maurya; fair probes with human touch for Umashankar.
Dismissing opposition antics, Nishad quipped, ‘Publicly rejected, they’re resorting to random outbursts for relevance. This survival game isn’t viable in modern politics. Stay disconnected from voters, and oblivion awaits.’
Nishad’s broadside reflects BJP’s strategy to highlight SP shortcomings while showcasing its own record, setting the stage for heated political debates ahead in India’s most populous state.