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A new statement by Om Prakash Rajbhar, President of Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (Subhashpa) and Cabinet Minister in the Yogi government, who has always been in the headlines for his outspoken statements and unique political style in the politics of Uttar Pradesh, has become the biggest center of discussion in the political circles these days. A video of Minister OP Rajbhar is spreading like wildfire on social media, in which he is seen openly saying that he will not allow Panchayat elections to be held in Uttar Pradesh and for this he is using his entire political power. Since his statement came to light, the opposition political parties have got a big weapon to attack the government, while within the ruling NDA alliance too, various speculations and murmurs regarding this statement have intensified. Local leaders and potential candidates from rural areas to district headquarters are confused about the context and strategy behind such a statement by a leader holding a responsible ministerial post.
After this statement, a lot of uneasiness is being seen among the prospective candidates and local workers who are preparing their ground for the post of Pradhan, BDC, District Panchayat member and Block Pramukh in the villages of Uttar Pradesh. Panchayat elections are considered to be the most grassroots and important unit of Indian politics, from where every political party works to strengthen its roots. In such a situation, the statement by a senior minister of the state government that elections will not be allowed to be held raises many serious questions. Political analysts believe that brainstorming is going on at the administrative level regarding the deadline for Panchayat elections, reservation and delimitation of seats, but talking about directly stopping the elections puts a direct question mark on the administrative system and democratic processes. All the opposition leaders have reacted sharply to this statement and said that the government is trying to weaken the democratic institutions and suppress the voting rights of the people, however, till now no official clarification or detailed statement has come out from the SubhaSP or the Minister in relation to this viral video.
After this sharp and controversial statement of Om Prakash Rajbhar, Samajwadi Party (SP), Congress and other opposition parties have started strongly attacking the Yogi government. Opposition leaders say that this is not just a statement but a reflection of the arrogance of power, where ministers have started considering themselves above law and order. Political experts also say that Rajbhar is often known for his special style of rhetoric so that he remains in the news among his party workers and core voter base, but sometimes such statements create uncomfortable situations for the government and the alliance. In the coming days, it will be very interesting to see whether any cognizance is taken on this statement by the Chief Minister’s Office or the senior leadership of BJP or whether the Minister himself clarifies the position on this. At present, the only discussion in the rural areas of Uttar Pradesh and in political meetings is whether there is really a big crisis looming over the UP Panchayat elections or is this just another new chapter in the politics of statements.