Akhilesh Yadav Criticizes BJP Over Handling of Recent Protests
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP in Lok Sabha, equating the treatment of protesting youth to the Emergency era. His remarks came during a debate on the Public Examinations Amendment Bill.
Akhilesh Yadav Criticizes BJP Over Handling of Recent Protests
In a heated Lok Sabha session, Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav condemned the BJP's handling of recent protests, likening the government's actions to those during the Emergency period. Speaking during the debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, Yadav claimed that the oppression faced by youth protesters was severe, citing instances of police brutality. His comments were made in response to Union Minister Kiren Rijiju's inquiries about support for the government. Yadav's remarks reflect growing tensions between opposition parties and the ruling government over civil rights issues.