UP Minister Manoj Kumar Pandey Accuses Rahul, Akhilesh of Weakening Country

Uttar Pradesh Food and Civil Supplies Minister Manoj Kumar Pandey targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav during his visit to Sasni in Hathras. He also discussed strengthening the party organisation and the role of workers during a meeting with Bharatiya Janata Party office-bearers and workers.

Manoj Kumar Pandey reached Sasni on Sunday evening. He met party office-bearers and workers at the residence of BJP state minister Yatendra Sharma. The meeting focused on strengthening the organisation and discussing the role of party workers. The workers also welcomed the minister during his visit.

While speaking to the media, the minister criticised Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav. He accused the Opposition of weakening the country and raising questions about constitutional institutions. Manoj Kumar Pandey said that the public had understood at whose behest the Opposition was carrying out its agitation.

The minister said that raising questions about constitutional institutions such as the Election Commission, the Army and the judiciary was not appropriate. He said that questioning the action taken by the Army amounted to an insult to the country.

He also criticised those who talk about removing elected governments. The minister said that such statements should not be made against governments that have been chosen through the electoral process.

Manoj Kumar Pandey also took a dig at the Samajwadi Party-Congress alliance. He said that the Congress should consider the issue of compromising its own respect in Uttar Pradesh. His remarks came while he was speaking about the alliance between the two parties in the state.

When he was asked questions about a report published by The Indian Express, the minister also gave his response. He said that he had faith in the statements made by all three Election Commissioners.

Several BJP office-bearers and workers were present during the meeting. Those present included BJP district president Prem Singh Kushwaha, former Sasni chairman Lalta Prasad, Vipul Luhadiya, Dr. Vikas Singh, Pawan Rawat, Vikram, Dharmendra Sharma, Arvind Tomar, Rajeev Sharma, Ravikant Sharma, Sethi Dixit, Shubham Upadhyay, Akash Kaushik and Swapnil Bhardwaj. Many other party office-bearers and workers also attended the meeting.