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Uttar Pradesh political dispute over women's welfare
Overview
Political tensions in Uttar Pradesh have escalated between the ruling BJP and the Samajwadi Party regarding women’s welfare and safety.
Initially, Minister Gulab Devi dismissed Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav’s claims about women’s safety and equality as ‘ridiculous’. Devi defended the Yogi Adityanath administration, asserting that law and order have improved and highlighting government empowerment schemes. She further characterized the Samajwadi Party’s campaign promises to women as a ‘colorful dream’ disconnected from reality.
Following this, the dispute shifted to the implementation of government services. During the Raksha Bandhan festival, Akhilesh Yadav criticized the state government for failing to provide adequate free bus services for women, citing overcrowding and insufficient transport in areas like Prayagraj. He described the logistical difficulties faced by women as a ‘betrayal’. The Uttar Pradesh government countered these claims by stating the scheme was successful, reporting that over 45 lakh women utilized the service.
Entities
Yogi Adityanath · Bharatiya Janata Party · Akhilesh Yadav · Samajwadi Party · Uttar Pradesh
Timeline
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14 days ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesAkhilesh Yadav criticizes UP government over Raksha Bandhan bus serviceSamajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav accused the Uttar Pradesh government of failing to provide promised free bus services for women during Raksha Bandhan, despite official claims of high usage.
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17 days ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesGulab Devi criticizes Akhilesh Yadav over women's safety claimsUP Minister Gulab Devi criticized Akhilesh Yadav's claims on women's safety, labeling Samajwadi Party's welfare promises as unrealistic while defending the current government's security record.
Sources
bhaskarhindi.com · punjabkesari.com · samacharnama.com · thecsrjournal.in