The political climate in Lucknow intensified as Samajwadi Party (SP) workers protested at the residence of BJP MLA Ketki Singh. The demonstration was a reaction to Singh’s recent statements regarding SP leader Akhilesh Yadav, specifically her comments about the ‘totis’ or taps. Singh’s minor daughter, Vibhavari, responded strongly to the protest, cautioning the SP workers against any actions, suggesting that her mother would take severe action if she was provoked. The protest, organized by the SP’s women’s wing and led by Neha Singh, involved demonstrators carrying taps to show their disagreement with Ketki Singh’s statements.
Ketki Singh had previously made comments criticizing Akhilesh Yadav, including remarks about his participation in a voter rights yatra. Her statements are known to be provocative and have drawn criticism in the past.