The ongoing political tension between Cabinet Minister Ashish Patel and his sister and SP MLA Pallavi Patel in the Yogi government has taken a new turn. Now Anupriya Patel, a minister in the Modi government and national president of Apna Dal S, has also jumped into this controversy. He called a special meeting of the party in Lucknow and retaliated sharply on Pallavi Patel’s allegations.
Anupriya Patel openly opposed the conspiracies being hatched against her party and talked about responding to it with the strength of the organization.
Strong message from Anupriya Patel
Anupriya Patel said in a meeting with party workers:
- “Apna Dal S is not afraid of conspiracies.”
- “Those who are conspiring should understand that the organization will further strengthen this fight.”
- “We will continue to fight for the rights of backward people and Dalits.”
He alleged that as soon as Apna Dal S raises the issues of social justice and governance, opposition forces start conspiring.
Pallavi Patel’s allegations and Ashish Patel’s reply
Pallavi Patel has made serious allegations of corruption against Ashish Patel.
- Blame:
- Claim of promotion of lecturers in Technical Education Department by taking Rs 25 lakh each.
- Allegation of ignoring reservation standards.
- Claim of violation of rules of direct recruitment to the posts of Head of Department.
- Ashish Patel’s counterattack:
- Ashish Patel said that the promotion has been done through DPC (Department Promotion Committee) under the chairmanship of the Principal Secretary.
- “If the DPC is wrong, then the government should cancel it or get a CBI inquiry done.”
- “Allegations should be stopped if DPC is proven right in the investigation.”
Question on Pallavi Patel’s political intentions
Ashish Patel accused Pallavi Patel of making allegations for political gains.
- “Pallavi Patel wants to join BJP. This way of getting closer to power by tarnishing one’s image is wrong.”
- He said sarcastically:
- “If Pallavi accepts Prime Minister Narendra Modi as her leader and joins BJP, she is welcome.”
Anupriya Patel’s confidence in workers
Anupriya Patel said that Apna Dal S has achieved this position on the strength of struggles.
- “Conspiracies that weaken our organization will be responded to with the strength of the organization.”
- “The party will continue to raise social justice issues with full force.”
Sharp statements on Pallavi Patel
Both Ashish Patel and Anupriya Patel attacked Pallavi in sharp words.
- “Pallavi does not make a hole in the plate in which she eats, but she drills it.”
- “A party has been betrayed by them, now they are making new plans.”
Political analysis and conclusions
- Status of Apna Dal S:
The party is strengthening its support base by talking about the rights of backward people and Dalits. - Pallavi Patel’s stance:
The SP MLA’s allegations and his alleged political intentions have further fueled the controversy. - Impact on future:
This political conflict can affect the politics of Punjab and the strategy of Apna Dal S in a big way.