Samajwadi Party Plans to Address Sambhal Concerns in Upcoming UP Assembly Winter Session

Lucknow, Dec 16 (NationPress) With the Uttar Pradesh Assembly's Winter session set to commence on Monday, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Mata Prasad Pandey announced that the Samajwadi Party (SP) intends to voice concerns regarding the increasing communal strife within the state, especially the circumstances surrounding Sambhal.

LoP Pandey emphasized that the party will hold the government responsible for any attempts to disrupt communal peace and expects considerable turmoil during the session.

In a statement to the press, Pandey remarked, "Tomorrow (December 16), we will submit a notice to the government concerning the communal incidents occurring and the initiatives being made to unsettle harmony through riots. We will demand accountability from the government for these occurrences. Tomorrow, we anticipate significant disruptions in the session."

Pandey also addressed Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's comments regarding the unearthing of a temple in Sambhal.

"The Chief Minister is entitled to his opinions. However, why was the temple only discovered now? Was it newly excavated, or was it already present but just recently acknowledged?" he questioned.

The Leader of the Opposition reaffirmed that the Samajwadi Party would persist in its battle against all forms of injustice.

"The Samajwadi Party will advocate against all injustices affecting various communities and will address public issues such as unemployment, farmers' concerns, or any other wrongdoings," he asserted.

Pandey criticized the government for sidestepping crucial matters and redirecting focus away from genuine issues.

"The predominant issue in our nation today is unemployment. Farmers are grappling with numerous challenges, and to distract from these, the government is resorting to diversions. Why is the government hesitant to address the concerns of a state with 250 million residents?" he questioned.

Pandey reiterated the Samajwadi Party's opposition to the notion of early elections, contrasting with Mayawati's endorsement of the idea.

On Sunday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath raised questions regarding the 46-year closure of a historic temple in Sambhal and the absence of justice for victims of alleged violence during that time, accusing previous administrations of neglecting faith and heritage.

Referring to Sambhal, he posed, "Did the administration suddenly construct such an ancient temple overnight? Did the centuries-old idol of Lord Hanuman appear out of thin air? Was the ancient jyotirlinga merely discovered? Is this not a matter of faith? Why haven’t the perpetrators responsible for the 46-year-old massacre in Sambhal faced justice? Why is there no dialogue about the innocent lives lost back then? What was the fault of those who suffered brutal killings in Sambhal 46 years ago?"

CM Yogi Adityanath also raised hypothetical scenarios about developments in Ayodhya, stating, "What if the Ayodhya verdict on the Ram temple had not been delivered? What if the Ram temple had not been constructed? Would there be an international airport in Ayodhya? Would the streets of Ayodhya have been transformed into four-lane roads? Would Ayodhya have achieved such remarkable connectivity?"

He expressed that the residents of Ayodhya and visiting devotees are now pleased with the transformation, while accusing certain factions of opposing these advancements. According to CM Yogi Adityanath, such groups have inserted the term secular into the Constitution, diluting its true meaning.

"They are disturbed by the transformation of the Kashi Vishwanath Dham, the construction of the Ram temple, and the divine magnificence of Ayodhya. Their complaint is that, despite decades of governance, they accomplished nothing. Instead of reflecting on their failures, they blame our achievements for their shortcomings," he stated.

The Chief Minister's remarks followed the rediscovery and reopening of a 400-year-old Lord Shiva and Hanuman temple in Sambhal, which had been closed since 1978. The temple was revealed during an inspection related to encroachment and electricity theft. Officials have announced intentions to restore the temple to its original form.