Akhilesh Yadav Critiques Yogi Adityanath Amid Power Crisis in Uttar Pradesh
Akhilesh Yadav mocks UP CM over power crisis, questions BJP's 'current'
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Akhilesh Yadav, leader of the Samajwadi Party, criticized Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for the ongoing power crisis, questioning the government's actions and hinting at internal conflicts within the BJP. Yadav claimed that the public will decisively reject the BJP in the upcoming elections.
- 01Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP of failing to address the ongoing power crisis in Uttar Pradesh.
- 02He suggested that there are internal rifts within the BJP, with MLAs and MPs writing letters against their own government.
- 03Yadav criticized the deployment of PAC personnel at electricity sub-stations as a cowardly attempt to avoid public backlash.
- 04Yogi Adityanath emphasized that providing uninterrupted power supply is a top priority for his government.
- 05Uttar Pradesh Energy Minister AK Sharma announced that the state had achieved a new record in power supply, exceeding 31,774 MW.
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Akhilesh Yadav, the chief of the Samajwadi Party, has publicly criticized Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over the state's ongoing power crisis. Yadav claimed that the BJP government is failing to manage the situation, stating, "there's no current left in BJP now." He raised concerns about the apparent absence of Energy Minister Arvind Kumar Sharma from crucial review meetings, suggesting a rift within the party. Yadav accused the government of deploying Pradeshik Armed Constabulary (PAC) personnel at electricity sub-stations to deflect public anger. He warned that the electorate would decisively reject the BJP in the next elections. In response, CM Adityanath asserted that ensuring uninterrupted power supply is a priority for his administration and that officials are directed to maintain accountability. Meanwhile, Energy Minister AK Sharma announced that Uttar Pradesh has achieved a peak power supply record of 31,774 MW, claiming it to be the highest in the state's history.
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The ongoing power crisis and government responses are likely to influence public sentiment and voting behavior in the upcoming elections.
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