UP: Supporters and safety personnel of Akhilesh Yadav thrash journalists

On Thursday, a ruckus broke out between a gaggle of journalists and the supporters of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav at a resort in Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh. The former Chief Minister was within the metropolis to attend the marriage of an MLA and had performed a press convention on the mentioned resort on Thursday night.
In a set of two movies shared by journalist Piyush Rai, Yadav could be heard telling journalists to ‘get lost’, following the press convention. In an aggressive tone, he additionally instructed them to not work for the BJP. He mentioned, “BJP ke liye kaam mat karo (Don’t work for the BJP)”. When the media individuals sought solutions from the Samajwadi Party chief, his supporters and safety personnel assaulted, pushed and shoved the reporters.
“Video of the ugly scenes that unfolded following a press meet by Samajwadi party chief Akhilesh Yadav at hotel in Moradabad district. Several journalists were pushed, heckled and assaulted allegedly by security personnel at the spot,” Rai wrote.
Video of the ugly scenes that unfolded following a press meet by Samajwadi occasion chief Akhilesh Yadav at resort in Moradabad district. Several journalists have been pushed, heckled and assaulted allegedly by safety personnel on the spot. pic.twitter.com/0B9szcsjxs— Piyush Rai (@Benarasiyaa) March 11, 2021
Injured journalist Fareed Shamsi narrates his ordeal
During the ruckus, a reporter named Fareed Shamsi (recognized because the one with a darkish blue shirt) took a extreme blow to his nostril from Yadav’s safety guard’s rifle. He was additionally pushed apart by a Samajwadi occasion supporter, who stood adjoining to him. In a video, Shamsi recounted how Akhilesh Yadav blamed him after he was assaulted. “The NSG people beat us up. They pushed, and then hit me with a rifle. I was asking questions, and then Akhilesh Yadav blamed me for doing this intentionally. I said I am asking questions, which is my job,” he mentioned.
Fareed Shamsi, a Moradabad based mostly journalist narrating his ordeal after he was injured following assault allegedly by safety personnel of former CM Akhilesh Yadav at a press meet pic.twitter.com/FXEfvz6LlR— Piyush Rai (@Benarasiyaa) March 11, 2021
The reporter additional added, “They beat up all media persons. There were journalists from other channels too. Some had ended up with their mobiles smashed, while some cameras were broken too. I have sprained my leg, and am going to the doctor.” Interestingly, the incident unfolded earlier than Akhilesh Yadav, who was not seen making any efforts to cease his supporters and safety personnel from assaulting the journalists.
No criticism registered to this point, says police
While talking in regards to the ruckus, ASP (Moradabad) Amit Kumar Anand mentioned, “When the former CM was leaving after the press conference, some journalists came too close to the security cover leading to the chaos. The incident happened at a hotel under the Pakwarha police station…If we get a complaint, we will see what has to be done. Till now, we have not received any complaint.” He added that the cops are analysing the CCTV footage to establish the chain of occasions resulting in the scuffle.
Samajwadi Party leaders interact in victim-blaming, justify the assault on journalists
In a contentious tweet, Samajwadi Party spokesperson Juhie Singh labelled the journalists as ‘rehearsed actors’. “The actors had come prepared to stop the security personnel from doing their duty. After being stopped, they enacted falling and even gave statements. None of our party workers has injured any of the actors. Their conscience in lying in the feet of government’s advisors.”
Screengrab of the tweetShe had additionally shared a photograph of the injured journalist Fareed Shamsi and wrote, “Wow.. the group of CM’s advisors.. Acting was great.”
Screengrab of the videoIn defence of his occasion, Moradabad MP Syed Tufail Hasan claimed, “Some electronic media persons broke the security cordon and fell amid jostling after being stopped by guards. One journalist suffered injuries in the leg and has been sent to the hospital.” He additionally claimed that Akhilesh Yadav was keen to speak to the media.
BJP slams Akhilesh Yadav for misbehaving with journalists
While slamming the Samajwadi occasion supremo, Media Advisor to Yogi Adityanath wrote, “First, you invite journalists to your press conference and then assault them. Later, when they file complaint, then, claim that they are agents of the BJP. How did you become so heartless?”
एक तो पत्रकारों को अपनी सभा में बुलाकर पिटवाते हो और फिर उनके शिकायत करने पर उन्हें भाजपा का एजेंट बताते हो!इतनी निर्दयता आख़िर कहाँ से लाते हो? pic.twitter.com/1XZ0Ai31QU— Mrityunjay Kumar (@MrityunjayUP) March 11, 2021
BJP spokesperson (UP) and Advisor to CM Yogi Adityanath Shalabh Mani Tripathi, additionally hit out on the Samajwadi Party, after journalists have been focused in the course of the press convention in Moradabad.
एक बार फिर देखिए लाल टोपी वाले गुंडों की गुंडई,संभल में सवाल पूछने पर सपाई गुंडों ने पत्रकारों को बुरी तरह पीटा,धमकाया,अपमानित कर भगाया,कई घायलगेस्ट हाऊस कांड के बाद यूपी के इतिहास का सबसे कलंकित दिनअभी सत्ता से बाहर हैं,तब इतनी गुंडई,सोचिए सत्ता में रहते कितना नशा रहा होगा। pic.twitter.com/noJpxjbYAG— Shalabh Mani Tripathi (Office) (@Shalabhoffice) March 11, 2021
“Once again, re-watch the hooliganism of the hooligans. SP goons brutally thrashed journalists. They also threatened, humiliated and chased the journalists away. This is the second shameful event after the infamous guest house scandal. They are acting like goons when they are not in power. Imagine what they would do if they come to power,” he mentioned.