Mumbai: Ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections scheduled for November 20, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav has ramped up his criticisms of the BJP-led Mahayuti coalition, which includes the Shiv Sena faction led by Eknath Shinde and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP. Yadav, in a series of statements, has labeled the BJP’s governance as divisive and detrimental to Maharashtra’s economic and social unity, calling for a united front among opposition parties to counter the alliance’s influence.
Akhilesh Yadav’s message, shared on X (formerly Twitter), highlights what he perceives as BJP’s “negative politics” aimed at disrupting Maharashtra’s harmony and economic stability. He contends that the party’s strategies could undermine the state’s position as a leader in India’s economy, potentially transferring economic control to other regions. According to Yadav, the upcoming election is a chance for Maharashtra’s citizens to “liberate” themselves from the “sabotage” brought by the ruling coalition’s communal tactics.
Yadav also praised the media and social activists in Maharashtra who, despite challenges, continue to counter BJP’s “propaganda” by exposing alleged corruption and malpractice. He voiced confidence that Maharashtra’s “awakened political and social consciousness” will prevent what he calls the BJP’s attempt to dismantle the state’s historic brotherhood. Furthermore, he urged impartial media figures to resist any misleading narratives from the BJP, asserting their role as democracy’s “fourth pillar”.
This stance from Akhilesh Yadav aligns with efforts by other opposition leaders who are strategizing to leverage public dissatisfaction over issues like unemployment and rising inflation. In his statements, Yadav encouraged voters to focus on creating a government that represents Maharashtra’s true democratic choice rather than one pieced together through political deals and alliances.
The Maharashtra assembly elections for the 288 seats will be followed by the results on November 23, with the opposition hoping for a notable shift in the state’s leadership and policy direction.(Input From Agencies)
Sumit Singh, Web Team at C6N
