Dynamite News Akhilesh Yadav: BJP diverting people's attention with Chai-Pakoda
Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of diverting public's attention with "Chai (tea) and Pakoda," and called for a discussion on the true state of affairs.
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of diverting public's attention with "Chai (tea) and Pakoda," and called for a discussion on the true state of affairs.
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The Lok Sabha by-election for Gorakhpur being round the corner, Yadav said at a press conference here, "I appeal to the public of Gorakhpur to support the candidates in this election with full honesty, and give a message to the country that the manifestos that were put forth have not come to fruition."
"There is a need to discuss the truths. BJP governments in Centre and state do not want discussions on development issues, (so) they kept us engaged with Chai and Pakoda," he added.
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Notably, tea is a reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's past as a tea seller that came to light during the 2014 general elections, making him the face of the common man.
'Pakoda' is a recent catchphrase used by Opposition leaders to attack the Prime Minister after he termed the selling of 'pakodas' as a valid job.
Yadav also thanked Peace Party and Nishad Party that will be joining hands with his party to contest Gorakhpur by-election on March 11.
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