Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday coined the term 'BJP-style 3C inflation', referring to commission, corruption, and Covid-linked inflation. His statement was a spin on the economic term '3C inflation' which stands for Cost, Collections, and Communication in pricing strategy.
Akhilesh slams fuel price hike
In a statement on Friday, Akhilesh said, "The common man has received the third dose of inflation (in the form of latest fuel hike). Congratulations to all those BJP supporters who claim that they will continue to back the government irrespective of the inflation they have to face."
Reservation rights under threat
Akhilesh further alleged that the government was out to deprive the PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) of their right to reservation as enshrined in the Constitution of India. He said the party has already exposed how despite 27% reservation for Backward Classes, the BJP gave only 3.8% in recruitment of 69,000 teachers. The Scheduled Castes too got 16.2% reservation instead of the 21% they were entitled to.
'Invisible weapons' causing damage
Addressing party cadres at SP headquarters, the former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said there were some unlicensed 'invisible weapons' at work that were causing more damage to society than any visible licensed weapons could cause. His comments were in apparent reference to a recent High Court order asking the state government to provide details of arms licenses issued to influential politicians despite having two or more criminal cases pending against them. "Licences are issued for only real arms and ammunition. But there are some invisible weapons that are secretly unleashing lethal attack on the country, the society and brotherhood. There was a need to identify and expose these unlicensed invisible weapons," Akhilesh said.
Corruption concerns flagged
Akhilesh also flagged corruption concerns, citing recent demolition drives against lawyers' makeshift chambers. The lawyers, whose makeshift chambers were recently declared illegal and razed by authorities, are now demanding verification of the land, shops, offices, and premises of BJP people, Akhilesh said. "The lawyers want the government to publicise details of the donations collected in the name of schemes and calamities, and these accounts should be audited," Akhilesh said, adding that the lawyers want to know how to acquire property in the name of an entity that is not registered. "The common man is curious to know who is funding the daily expenses of the unregistered associates of the BJP who claim to be 'swadeshi' but go on tours abroad," he said.
