Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a sharp critique against opposition parties on Wednesday, accusing them of selective outrage. He highlighted their vocal concern for victims of the Gaza conflict while maintaining silence on the recent murder of a Dalit youth in Bangladesh.
Accusations of Selective Outrage and Appeasement
Addressing the assembly in Lucknow, the Chief Minister expressed his dismay at the opposition's stance. He stated that the opposition was "shedding tears" over the war in Gaza but had not uttered a single word about the brutal killing of the Hindu Dalit youth in the neighbouring country. He directly linked this selective approach to what he termed as "vote bank politics and communal appeasement."
Yogi Adityanath made a strong geopolitical remark, suggesting that the tragic incident was a consequence of historical patterns. "A Hindu would not have been murdered and set on fire if Bangladesh did not become Pakistan," he said. He challenged the opposition to bring forward a censure motion in the House specifically condemning the Bangladesh incident.
Warning on Illegal Migrants and Voter Fraud
The Chief Minister extended his criticism to the issue of illegal immigration. He expressed hope that the same opposition parties would not protest when illegal migrants from Bangladesh and Rohingya refugees are expelled from India. He levelled a serious allegation, accusing them of facilitating the registration of such illegal migrants as voters.
"You have even committed the sin of providing them with Aadhar cards as well," Adityanath alleged. He issued a stern warning, indicating that a comprehensive screening process is imminent. "Everything is going to be screened soon, and action will be taken accordingly," he declared.
Opposition's Counter-Argument and Response
Leader of the Opposition, Mata Prasad Pandey, responded to the Chief Minister's charges. He stated that his party was prepared to support and pass a censure motion regarding the Bangladesh incident. However, he also countered the CM's narrative by questioning the basis of his claim.
Pandey pointedly asked how the Chief Minister knew for certain that the slain youth was a Dalit. He also reminded the House that it was the Indian government which had provided protection and exile to former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the past, underscoring the complex diplomatic relationship between the two nations.
The exchange in the Uttar Pradesh assembly highlights the deepening political fault lines where domestic incidents are increasingly viewed through the lenses of foreign policy, communal identity, and allegations of appeasement.
