Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Criticizes Samajwadi Party for Inaction and Anti-Women Stance
Samajwadi Party 'power-hungry,' has done nothing for poor: Brajesh Pathak
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Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak criticized the Samajwadi Party (SP) for failing to support the poor and marginalized communities. He accused the party of being power-hungry and highlighted their contradictory stance on women's empowerment, particularly regarding the Women's Reservation Bill.
- 01Brajesh Pathak labeled the Samajwadi Party as 'power-hungry' and ineffective for the poor.
- 02Pathak emphasized the SP's alleged failure to support Dalits and Backward Class communities.
- 03Uttar Pradesh Minister Rajni Tiwari criticized the SP for opposing the Nari Shakti Vandan Act Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha.
- 04Minister Danish Azad Ansari condemned the SP's opposition to the Women's Reservation Bill.
- 05The Uttar Pradesh Assembly passed a censure motion against the opposition regarding the Women's Reservation Bill.
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Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak criticized the Samajwadi Party (SP) on Thursday, claiming they have done nothing for the poor, Dalits, or Backward Class communities. He described the party as 'power-hungry' and accused them of maintaining a double standard regarding women's empowerment. Pathak's comments came during a press briefing where he highlighted the SP's alleged protection of criminal activities against political opponents. Additionally, Uttar Pradesh Minister Rajni Tiwari noted the SP's contradictory stance on the Nari Shakti Vandan Act Amendment Bill, stating that they opposed it in the Lok Sabha but supported it in the state assembly. Minister Danish Azad Ansari expressed disappointment over the SP's opposition to the Women's Reservation Bill, asserting that it reflects their lack of commitment to empowering women. The Uttar Pradesh Assembly recently passed a censure motion against the opposition concerning this issue.
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The ongoing political discourse around women's empowerment and representation in Uttar Pradesh can influence future legislative actions and public perception of political parties.
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