The political landscape of Uttar Pradesh has been roiled by recent events involving Pooja Pal, an expelled MLA from the Samajwadi Party. Pal’s speech in the assembly led to her expulsion, and she subsequently met with CM Yogi Adityanath. During this meeting, she accused Akhilesh Yadav of threatening her life, stating that he would be responsible if any harm were to befall her. Akhilesh Yadav has since responded to these accusations.
Akhilesh Yadav found Pal’s claims perplexing, questioning how she could feel threatened after meeting with the CM. He highlighted concerns about the potential for political persecution and violence. In response, he has written a letter to Home Minister Amit Shah, advocating for an investigation into individuals within the organization who might be perceived as threats, as he lacks confidence in the Uttar Pradesh government’s handling of the situation.
Yadav emphasized the importance of an investigation and expressed his hope for justice, reminding that Pal did not report any threats during her tenure with the party. He indicated that the SP had supported Pal during difficult times.
Prior to this, Pooja Pal had sent a letter accusing Akhilesh Yadav and holding him responsible for her safety. Her expulsion followed her praise of CM Yogi. This has led to a series of accusations and fueled speculation about her future political alignment, possibly with the BJP.