Lucknow, April 13 (NationPress) The leader of the Samajwadi Party, Akhilesh Yadav, has sharply criticized the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regarding the current protests by workers in Noida. He claims that the unrest stems from the government's "one-sided policies" that benefit industrialists at the expense of laborers.

In response to the violent developments during the wage-related protests, Akhilesh Yadav stated that such incidents occur when governments neglect to tackle grievances through meaningful dialogue. He emphasized, "We resolve issues through dialogue with each other. The BJP appears to be aligned with industrialists, and the creation of what is described as an 'ATM for industrialists' in Noida has led to the neglect of workers."

Taking to X, the former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh elaborated on his stance, asserting that the escalation of the protest is due to policies that purportedly exploit ordinary employees, salaried individuals, and labourers, while favoring wealthy capitalists.

He stated, "The agitation in Noida over wage increases has turned violent as a result of the BJP government's one-sided policies that benefit capitalists while taking advantage of common workers."

Akhilesh Yadav also accused the BJP of prioritizing the financial interests of its supporters over the welfare of workers. He remarked, "The BJP continues to enrich its donor capitalists, while its 'ATMs' are empty concerning workers' wages."

Highlighting the challenges of rising living costs, he mentioned that inflation has made it increasingly difficult for average households to survive. He added, "In this time of soaring inflation, only those managing a household can truly appreciate how hard it is to live on low wages."

The Samajwadi Party leader criticized Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's response to the unrest, particularly comments suggesting that the protest might be a conspiracy. He questioned the effectiveness of the government's intelligence services, saying, "If the Chief Minister is labeling the workers' protest as a conspiracy, the public has the right to ask where the intelligence agencies were."

He warned against branding workers' movements as extremist and urged the government to reflect on its governance record. "Before labeling these movements as Naxalism, the government should account for what it has accomplished in the past decade that has led to these circumstances," he stated.

Akhilesh Yadav cautioned that blaming workers could exacerbate the situation, emphasizing that families are already struggling due to inflation, and unjustly blaming them is highly condemnable. "This could worsen the situation," he warned.

In a powerful statement, Akhilesh Yadav asserted that if the government cannot handle the situation, it should resign. "If you are unable to govern the state, then step down with dignity; otherwise, the public will remove you," he declared.

The Samajwadi Party chief further alleged pervasive corruption within the BJP, claiming it has negatively impacted governance at both the state and national levels. Referring to the party’s slogan of a "double engine," he remarked that it has turned into a "trouble engine" for the public.

These statements come amid rising tensions in Noida, where workers are protesting for better wages and working conditions, with reports of violence and clashes with law enforcement.

Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have initiated steps to restore order while seeking avenues for dialogue between workers and management.