In a sharp political volley following the Rouse Avenue Court’s decision to acquit AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia in a CBI case, Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav has unleashed a scathing attack on the central government. Speaking in Azamgarh on Friday, Yadav accused the ruling dispensation of systematic oppression against opposition leaders.
“The court’s verdict exposes the tyrannical tactics employed by the government in power against opposition figures,” Yadav declared. He demanded an unconditional apology from the authorities for the harassment inflicted on AAP leaders, highlighting it as a blatant misuse of state machinery.
Yadav didn’t stop there. He drew parallels with the controversy surrounding Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand, questioning the impartiality of investigative agencies. “Whose bidding are these probe agencies following? Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath openly targets the revered Shankaracharya in the assembly,” he fumed. “No officer in Uttar Pradesh would dare contradict the CM’s wishes in their reports. The Shankaracharya remains holy, occupying the pinnacle of Sanatan Dharma. No devotee will tolerate insults to his dignity. We stand firmly with him.”
Shifting focus to his constituency, the SP MP underscored his commitment to Azamgarh’s growth since taking office. “From day one, I’ve addressed local issues diligently without fanfare,” he said. “I don’t publicize every minister meeting for headlines. But once approvals come through, I ensure the public knows—our efforts have borne fruit.”
He cited examples like securing a CSD canteen after discussions with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and advancing the ring road project via talks with Nitin Gadkari. “We’ve done our duty; now Azamgarh’s people will judge the outcomes,” Yadav asserted. “Anyone can make claims, but only results matter. Everyone knows the socialists have delivered for Azamgarh.”
As political rhetoric heats up post the court ruling, Yadav’s statements signal deepening divides ahead of key electoral battles, with accusations of vendetta politics dominating the discourse.