Published 13:53 IST, February 17th 2020
Akhilesh Yadav fumes at 'Jai Shri Ram' slogan at his rally; blames cops & gets BJP reply
In a controversy that broke out on Monday, former Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav was seen scolding a police officer allegedly after a man chanted Jai Shri Ram
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In a controversy that broke out on Monday, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav was seen scolding a police officer allegedly for not maintaining the security while he was addressing a rally in Kannauj. The Samajwadi Party leader was reportedly irked after a man chanted "Jai Shri Ram" in his rally. The Samajwadi party called out the cops telling them to take a note of who the man was and said: "How can he enter in your presence, what are you all doing?" The party has also alleged that the man was a BJP supporter.
#WATCH Uttar Pradesh: Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav scolds a police officer after a man went near the dais and chanted 'Jai Shri Ram' while he was addressing a gathering in Kannauj district today. pic.twitter.com/2XGk9kQHhh
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) February 15, 2020
BJP hits back
Responding to the controversy, BJP leader & Deputy Chief Minister of UP Keshav Prasad Maurya has advised Yadav to chant Jai Shri Ram. Taking a dig on the former CM, he asked why is he so worried about hearing Jai Shri Ram. He added, "You can also chant Jai Shri Ram and you will receive heavenly happiness. Jai Shri Ram belongs to all."
श्री अखिलेश यादव जी
— Keshav Prasad Maurya (@kpmaurya1) February 17, 2020
जयश्रीराम
प्रदेश के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री
समाजवादी पार्टी
राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष
आपसे मुझ सहित सभी रामभक्त जानना चाहते हैं कि जयश्रीराम कहने से आप इतने नाराज़ क्यों हैं आप भी बोलेंगे तो अलौकिक आनन्द मिलेगा !
श्रीराम तो सबके हैं !!
13:53 IST, February 17th 2020