Rajbhar accuses Akhilesh of biased MP fund use in Kannauj, ignoring Dalits
Synopsis
SBSP chief and UP minister Om Prakash Rajbhar has escalated his war of words with Akhilesh Yadav, alleging that MP development funds in Kannauj are being directed to select localities while Dalit and non-Yadav OBC communities — Jatav, Dhanuk, Dhobi, Lodhi — are left behind. His warning that 'SP will break anyway' signals a sharper caste-based political offensive in Uttar Pradesh.
Key Takeaways
Om Prakash Rajbhar (SBSP chief and UP minister) on 28 June accused Akhilesh Yadav of discriminatory use of MP funds in Kannauj .
Rajbhar alleged development was restricted to 'select localities', bypassing communities including Jatav , Dhanuk , Dhobi , and Lodhi .
He claimed two generations of backward and Dalit communities were economically weakened during SP's tenure in government.
Rajbhar alleged SP workers were involved in intimidation in Moradabad and Banda .
He warned Akhilesh directly: 'SP will break anyway.
If you want to save it, first reform yourself.'
Om Prakash Rajbhar, president of the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) and a minister in the Uttar Pradesh government, on Sunday, 28 June renewed his offensive against Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, alleging that MP development funds in Kannauj Lok Sabha constituency were being channelled exclusively to select localities while non-Yadav backward communities and Dalits were systematically left out.
The Allegations Against Akhilesh Yadav
In a post on X on Sunday, Rajbhar alleged that the utilisation of MP funds in Kannauj had become a matter of national discussion. He claimed that development activities were confined to 'select localities', while areas inhabited by communities including Jatav, Dhanuk, Dhobi, and Lodhi were consistently bypassed. Rajbhar further alleged that the Samajwadi Party had a 'history of denying rightful share', asserting that OBC reservation benefits had largely accrued to Yadavs and Muslims, leaving several other backward communities without their due.
Impact on Backward and Dalit Communities
Rajbhar claimed that members of extremely backward and Dalit communities were still compelled to take up menial occupations — including daily wage labour, rickshaw pulling, and work at roadside eateries — as a direct consequence of what he described as discriminatory policies. He alleged that two generations of these communities were adversely affected during the Samajwadi Party's tenure in government, weakening them both socially and economically. This comes amid a broader political contest over OBC and Dalit representation in Uttar Pradesh, a state where caste arithmetic is central to electoral outcomes.
Allegations of SP Worker Intimidation
The minister also levelled accusations of intimidation against SP workers, alleging that incidents of harassment were being reported from areas including Moradabad and Banda. Addressing Akhilesh Yadav directly, Rajbhar said that party members wishing to exit the SP should not be coerced into staying. He added that any grievances directed at him personally should be raised with him directly, rather than others being targeted.
Rajbhar's Direct Warning to SP
Asserting his commitment to the cause of non-Yadav OBCs and Dalits, Rajbhar said he would not retreat under pressure. 'Your party won't be saved by thuggery; SP will break anyway. If you want to save it, first reform yourself. Then your party,' Rajbhar alleged. The remarks represent the latest in a series of escalating verbal attacks by Rajbhar against the SP leadership, underscoring deepening fault lines within the broader opposition space in Uttar Pradesh ahead of future electoral contests.
Point of View
Dhanuk, Dhobi, Lodhi — he is drawing a political map that isolates Yadavs and Muslims within the OBC-Dalit coalition, a coalition the SP has long claimed as its own. The allegation of biased MP fund use in Kannauj — Akhilesh Yadav's own constituency — is pointed: it shifts the debate from ideology to governance accountability at the most local level. Whether or not these allegations are independently verified, the political messaging is clear: Rajbhar is positioning SBSP as the authentic voice of non-Yadav backward communities, a space the BJP has also been competing for since 2017.
NationPress
28 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Om Prakash Rajbhar allege against Akhilesh Yadav on 28 June?
Rajbhar alleged that MP development funds in Kannauj Lok Sabha constituency were being directed only to select localities, while non-Yadav backward communities and Dalits — including Jatav, Dhanuk, Dhobi, and Lodhi communities — were consistently excluded from development benefits.
Why is Rajbhar targeting Kannauj specifically?
Kannauj is the Lok Sabha constituency represented by Akhilesh Yadav himself, making allegations of biased fund use there a direct political attack on the SP chief's governance record in his own seat.
What did Rajbhar say about OBC reservation under the SP?
Rajbhar alleged that OBC reservation benefits during the Samajwadi Party's tenure largely went to Yadavs and Muslims, leaving several other backward communities without their rightful share — a charge the SP has not accepted.
Did Rajbhar allege any intimidation by SP workers?
Yes. Rajbhar alleged that SP workers were involved in intimidation and that incidents of harassment were being reported from Moradabad and Banda, though these claims have not been independently verified.
What is the significance of Rajbhar's remarks for UP politics?
The remarks reflect a deepening caste-based political contest in Uttar Pradesh, where SBSP is seeking to consolidate non-Yadav OBC and Dalit votes. Rajbhar's repeated attacks on Akhilesh Yadav signal that this rivalry is likely to intensify ahead of future state elections.
