Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, alleging that the mafia and the Samajwadi Party “cannot survive without each other.”
Referring to the codeine-based cough syrup case, Maurya said that whoever is found guilty—no matter who they are—will face strict action. He added that investigations by the police and the Enforcement Directorate are underway, and no one involved in the crime will be saved “by Akhilesh Yadav or his company.”
Maurya further accused Akhilesh Yadav of “walking the path of theft and arrogance.” He said that whether the accused are those named by Akhilesh Yadav or individuals emerging during the ongoing investigation, “every single culprit will be identified and arrested, and strict action will be taken as per the law.”
He described such crimes as a betrayal of society, saying that those who “poison people in the name of syrup” are enemies of society who cannot be spared under any circumstances.
Targeting Akhilesh Yadav over the voter list revision, Maurya claimed that during the Bihar elections, Akhilesh had hoped his relative Tejashwi Yadav would become Chief Minister, which would subsequently strengthen his own political prospects. “Since returning after losing the Bihar election, his mental balance has been disturbed,” Maurya alleged.
He said that a review of Akhilesh Yadav’s old tweets shows that “he uses a new term every day” regarding the voter list revision. According to Maurya, purification of the voter list was “extremely necessary.”
He thanked the Election Commission for undertaking the exercise, saying such revisions have been carried out at regular intervals in the past as well. The current process, he said, is essential for the future to ensure voter authenticity and to create a voter list free from foreign infiltrators. The campaign includes removing names of deceased voters, eliminating duplicate registrations, and adding new voters aged 18 and above.
Maurya said BJP workers are working diligently at the booth level regarding Form-6. In contrast, he alleged that the Samajwadi Party “does not have workers, only goons, mafia, and criminals.” He added that BJP’s booth-level strength comes from its committed workers.
On the issue of reservation, Maurya said there would be no compromise of any kind. “Reservation meant for OBC, SC, ST, and economically weaker sections of the general category will certainly be given to them,” he said.
Regarding Lekhpal recruitment, Maurya said the entire appointment process will remain transparent, and strict action will be taken against any officer found guilty of wrongdoing. He said he has written to both the Chief Minister and the Chief Secretary, directing immediate correction of mistakes and necessary action.