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News India Live, Digital Desk: Dr. Sanjay Nishad, President and Cabinet Minister of Nishad Party, which claims the legacy of ‘Nishad Raj’ in the politics of Uttar Pradesh, is once again in the headlines. During his rights rally held in Gorakhpur, Dr. Nishad became emotional on the stage and shed tears in front of his supporters. This sentiment was not only personal, but behind it was the demand for ‘reservation’ which has been simmering in the politics of UP for the last several years. Dr. Nishad gave a strong warning to BJP and Yogi government and said that if the fishermen community does not get reservation, its impact will be seen on 160 seats in the upcoming elections.
Why were there tears on the stage? Talk stuck on ‘fisherman reservation’
Dr. Sanjay Nishad was referring to the struggles of the community in his rally. He said that they have been fighting for years to get Scheduled Caste (SC) reservation for their community, but the files are still stuck between Delhi and Lucknow. While talking about the plight of his society and the unfulfilled promise of reservation, he became so emotional that he started crying in the middle of the speech. He told his supporters, “I am ready to sacrifice even my ministerial position for your rights, but I want results.”
Equation of 160 seats: Alarm bells for BJP?
Dr. Nishad not only shed tears but also made his move on the political chessboard. he claimed:
pivotal role: There are at least 160 assembly seats in UP where Nishad and the fishermen community decide victory and defeat.
Pressure on alliance: He clarified that Nishad Party is definitely a part of NDA, but the interest of the community is paramount for him. If no decision is taken on reservation, the workers will show their displeasure through voting.
Opposition’s view: This stance of Dr. Nishad has come at a time when Samajwadi Party is playing the ‘PDA’ (Backward, Dalit, Minority) card. This pressure from Sanjay Nishad may force BJP to reconsider its strategy.
Opposition’s taunt: ‘These are just election crocodile tears’
The opposition has reacted sharply to this emotional performance of Sanjay Nishad. Opposition leaders say that when Dr. Nishad himself is a cabinet minister in the government, then against whom are they protesting? The opposition alleges that as elections approach, such ’emotional cards’ are played to divert public attention. However, Nishad Party workers believe that the pain of their leader is real and the government will now have to take concrete steps on this.