Shivling claim of Akhilesh Yadav, new debate in UP politics

These days, claims of finding temples, wells and Shivalinga during excavation have created a stir in the politics of Uttar Pradesh. In this series, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav heated up the political atmosphere by giving a big statement on Sunday (December 29). Akhilesh has claimed that there is a Shivalinga below the Chief Minister’s residence in Lucknow and it should be excavated. After his statement, discussions have intensified in the state politics.

What did Akhilesh Yadav say on excavation and Shivling?

While talking to the media at the Samajwadi Party headquarters, Akhilesh Yadav targeted the BJP government and said that efforts are being made to divert people’s attention from the real issues through digging at many places in the state. He said:

“If the government is so fond of digging, then the Chief Minister’s residence should also be excavated. Shivling will be found there also.”

target on government,

• Akhilesh accused the BJP government of moving towards destruction instead of development.
• Excavation is going on at various places, but there is no concrete plan for development in the state.

Political rhetoric intensifies on the issue of excavation

After the issue of excavation which started from Sambhal, now the claims of finding Shivalinga and temples are gaining momentum in UP. Akhilesh Yadav has already expressed his displeasure regarding the survey of Jama Masjid in Sambhal.

situation in control,

• During the survey of Jama Masjid, the administration started digging old wells and stepwells.
• During this period, there was violence in the area, after which the administration intensified the work of stopping electricity theft and renovating temples in Muslim dominated areas.

political analysis,

Many political analysts believe that Akhilesh Yadav’s statement about digging at the Chief Minister’s residence is being linked to the incidents in Sambhal.

Question on Mahakumbh: Government targeted

Akhilesh Yadav also targeted the Yogi government regarding the preparations for the Maha Kumbh Mela to be held in Prayagraj.

leading questions,

• Akhilesh expressed his displeasure over the irregularities in the fair.
• He said that the BJP government’s approach towards Kumbh Mela is not traditional.
• On inviting BJP President JP Nadda and Home Minister Amit Shah for Kumbh, he remarked that people come to Kumbh as per their faith, there is no need to invite anyone.

Questions on EVM and demand for ballot paper

Akhilesh Yadav also raised a big question regarding the election process. He once again expressed his disbelief in EVMs (Electronic Voting Machines), saying:

“Because of EVMs, neither the loser is confident of defeat nor the winner is confident of victory. Therefore, elections should be conducted through ballot paper only.”

Demand related to EVM,

• Akhilesh demanded the return of ballot paper to make the elections completely transparent.
• He said that if elections are held through ballot paper, all parties will be assured of fairness.