Bihar: What did Akhilesh Yadav say on Nitish Kumar's decision to go to Rajya Sabha?

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Akhilesh Yadav was in Lucknow to attend an Iftar party. Speaking to the media, he said that those who understand politics know what the Bharatiya Janata Party will do from day one. "We had said earlier that we all wanted Nitish Kumar to become Prime Minister, but now he will retire as a Rajya Sabha member."

The SP supremo also presented his views on the resignation of Governor CV Anand Bose and in the Shankaracharya Avimukteshwarananda case, strongly targeting the BJP. In response to a question, he said, "We are not in favor of war; the Samajwadi Party has never supported war. War causes loss and destruction, and its consequences are always tragic. We are not in favor of war."

More resignations could be expected in the future

Responding to the resignation of West Bengal Governor CV Anand Bose, Akhilesh Yadav said that more resignations could be expected in the future. He said that political activity could intensify after the Bengal and Uttar Pradesh elections. With this statement, Akhilesh Yadav hinted that changes in several key positions are possible in the changing political situation.

Referring to the Iftar party, Akhilesh Yadav thanked Maulana Sahib for giving everyone the opportunity to come together for Roza Iftar. He said that the speciality of India is that people here participate in each other's festivals and happiness. This tradition reflects our Ganga-Jamuni culture, where people of different religions, ideologies, and communities live together with mutual respect and peace.

Shankaracharya must have suffered greatly

Regarding the Shankaracharya Avimukteshwarananda case, Akhilesh Yadav said, "I appeal to all the people of the country that if Shankaracharya is being treated like this today, it could happen to anyone tomorrow. This government is acting through fear and insulting people." 

Shankaracharya must have suffered greatly when false cases were filed against him. He said that Shankaracharya would never have had to endure humiliation under any government.

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