BJP Intoxicated with Power, Says RLD Chief Jayant Choudhary After Meerut Incident

RLD chief Jayant Choudhary criticized the BJP for an alleged assault on opposition councilors in Meerut Municipal Corporation Board meeting, accusing the ruling party of power intoxication.

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Meerut, Uttar Pradesh: Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief Jayant Choudhary launched a scathing attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday, January 1, 2023, over an incident of alleged beating of opposition councilors during a Meerut Municipal Corporation Board meeting.

BJP Intoxicated with Power, Says Choudhary

Choudhary accused the BJP of being "intoxicated with power" and criticized the party's handling of the incident. He met with the affected councilors in Zahidpur on Monday and expressed his support for them.

Punches or Public Rights?

Choudhary questioned the actions of BJP MLAs and ministers, asking whether their "punches" were heavier than the rights of public representatives who raise issues directly related to the public. He urged Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to take action against those responsible for the incident.

Political Row Erupts

The incident sparked a political row, with the Samajwadi Party alleging that Dalit councilors were targeted by BJP members. However, the BJP denied these allegations.

Choudhary Demands Action

Choudhary demanded that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath take action on the matter and ensure justice for the affected councilors. He also expressed his willingness to participate in a panchayat to resolve the issue.

The incident has highlighted the ongoing tensions between the BJP and opposition parties in Uttar Pradesh. It remains to be seen how the state government will respond to Choudhary's demands and address the concerns raised by the opposition.