‘Mountain of corruption rising in every dept under BJP government’: Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party (SP) national president Akhilesh Yadav has once again targeted the BJP government over what he alleges is widespread corruption.He stated that a “mountain of corruption” is rising in every department under the BJP government.

On Wednesday, Akhilesh Yadav released a video on social media platform X, alleging that the root cause of the corruption is not merely extortionists, but the “main ruling people” who are instigating these activities due to internal conflicts and an overwhelming ambition for power.

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He said that the huge amount of money being collected through extortion, bribes, commissions, and donations is actually being used to prepare for the “mahapadhak” (great position). He added that the BJP and its allies believe that whoever controls the “maha treasury” will have the strongest claim to power.

“In this competition for the top post, the prices of everything are rising due to extortion, and ultimately, the common people are bearing the brunt of this political tug-of-war,” he said.

It is noteworthy that the SP chief has consistently raised corruption allegations against the BJP. On several occasions, he has accused BJP leaders and supporters of benefitting from illicit activities.

Recently, Yadav alleged that BJP supporters in several districts, including Ayodhya, Gorakhpur, and Varanasi, have earned profits worth crores of rupees through illegal land registrations, while the poor continue to struggle and suffer due to inflation and unemployment.

He also accused the BJP government of encouraging illegal mining, encroachments on government land, and illegal animal trade, claiming that these activities enjoy political patronage. He alleged that central schemes such as the Jal Jeevan Mission have become hotbeds of corruption, with water tanks and pipelines bursting in multiple districts while the pothole-free road campaign has also witnessed massive scams.

Adding another dimension to his charge, Yadav unveils a deadly scandal threatening public health,a “ghuttee ghotale,” or syrup scam,where toxic syrups are allegedly being funneled into hospitals, jails, and homes under the very watch of the Chief Minister, while the Health Ministry remains conspicuously silent. He demands an urgent, rigorous probe to expose those cashing in on this lethal malpractice.

“There’s a strong likelihood that individuals with deep government ties are exploiting their positions to flood the market with fake syrups endangering lives,” he warns. “This is corruption at its most perilous. The culprits must be brought to justice with the strictest penalties.”