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Akhilesh accuses BJP of exploiting artists, closing schools
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday accused the BJP of misusing artistes for political gain, citing an incident where a performer dressed as Hanuman danced before BJP president Nitin Nabin in…
The Story in Brief
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday accused the BJP of misusing artistes for political gain, citing an incident where a performer dressed as Hanuman danced before BJP president Nitin Nabin in Lucknow. Yadav said the BJP fears creativity because it fuels an "anti-establishment wave." He also alleged the BJP closed over 26,000 government primary schools in Uttar Pradesh since 2017, denying education to backward, Dalit, and minority children. Yadav made these remarks while giving ₹51,000 each to two Ramlila artistes, and promised an "Yash Bharti Samman" and ₹1 lakh monthly pension to artists if his party returns to power.
The Indian Opinion
The political theatre around a Ramlila performer dancing at a BJP event distracts from real issues. Both sides have exaggerated claims: the BJP calls it cultural celebration, while Akhilesh calls it exploitation. But the core question remains: does any party truly support artists beyond photo ops? And the claim of 26,000 school closures needs independent verification. Voters should ask: which government has actually improved artist welfare and school access in UP since 2017?
Source: thehindu.com
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