Unfortunate that SP hasn't responded to my call for unity among socialist parties: Shivpal Yadav

Former Uttar Pradesh minister and president of Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party (Lohia) Shivpal Yadav on Thursday said despite his call for unity among all parties following socialist ideology, it was unfortunate that re was "positive reaction" from Samajwadi Party.

Shivpal Yadav attacked ruling BJP government in state, claiming it had completely failed on all fronts and re was a lot of anger among people as Yogi Adityanath regime had t been able to give security and justice to women.

I have repeatedly said that all those with samajwadi (socialist) ideology should come at one place and make such a coordination that everyone gets respect, Shivpal Yadav said in a statement issued here.

As far as Samajwadi Party is concerned, it has t given a positive reaction to my request... I did t have talks with anyone in SP, he added.

Shivpal Yadav is estranged uncle of SP president and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav. He had formed a breakaway group after differences with his nephew.

It is unfortunate that talks could t proceed despite my clear intentions, he said, adding that PSPL will t merge with any or party.

"I want to assure my party workers and office-bearers that re will be compromise with ir hor. I once again call upon all like-minded parties to unite," he added.

PSPL chief said he was constantly working on strengning organization and a 'padayatra' (march) of vills across Uttar Pradesh will begin from December 24.

purpose of this yatra is to reach every vill in state and spread party's ideology among public, he said.

Shivpal Yadav also targeted BJP over farmers' protest.

"Farmers of Punjab and Haryana going to Delhi against farm laws are being prevented from holding peaceful demonstrations. Tear gas, sticks and water cans are being used on m despite harsh winter. Those who commit such inhuman acts do t have right to remain in power," he said.

(IM CREDITS: PTI)