Mayawati’s big attack on central government and opposition on ‘Vande Mataram’: She said – ‘This is not the first time, controversy is happening for political gains’

Amidst the political turmoil in the country over the national anthem ‘Vande Mataram’, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) national president and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Mayawati has made a sharp attack on both the central government and the opposition parties. Mayawati has said in clear words that this is not the first time in the country that issues related to national symbols or sentiments are being raised for political gains. He alleged that both the ruling party and the opposition give air to such sensitive issues to earn their political profits, due to which the real and fundamental issues of the common people are left behind. After this statement of Mayawati, a new debate has started at the national level.

Political use of national symbols and sentiments

Mayawati said through her social media and official statements that respecting the country’s Constitution and national symbols is the duty of every citizen, but for the last few years it has been seen that such issues are deliberately brought to the surface before every election or political occasion. He said that creating controversy over sacred compositions and national songs like ‘Vande Mataram’ is not a sign of healthy democracy for any political party. Taking aim at both the parties, he said that whenever serious issues like unemployment, inflation and poverty start dominating the country, then tactics that hurt the sentiments are adopted to divert the attention of the public.

Targeted at both the central government and the opposition

The BSP supremo also raised questions on the alliance of opposition parties along with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in power at the Centre. He said that on one hand, the ruling party is trying to divert public attention from its priorities, while on the other hand, the opposition has also fallen into this trap and is limited to mere rhetoric. Mayawati said that the people of the country have now understood everything and they recognize the tactics of these political parties very well. He appealed that the citizens of the country should focus on real issues like employment, education and security and not get entangled in these endless debates.

Priorities of political parties and expectations of the public

Political analysts believe that this statement of Mayawati is very careful and strategic. On one hand, while all the parties are giving importance to issues related to nationalism and culture to strengthen their ideological and political ground, Mayawati has tried to focus directly on the issues of development and social justice, keeping her party away from all this. BSP has always believed that such disputes serve to increase the distance between different sections of the society, whereas at this time the country needs economic strength and mutual brotherhood the most.

Impact on upcoming political equations

This stance of Mayawati has made it clear that in the coming days, Bahujan Samaj Party will avoid being a part of any controversy which is motivated only by emotional politics. His statement has also tried to woo those voters who are fed up with such rhetoric from traditional parties. However, it remains to be seen how other parties react to this, but it is certain that this new political chapter started with ‘Vande Mataram’ will create more heat in the politics of Uttar Pradesh and the country in the coming times.