Swatantra Dev Singh’s Scathing Attack on Akhilesh Yadav: “Mentally Unstable, Desperately Seeking Relevance Through Lies and Deception”

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) : Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister and Jal Shakti Minister Swatantra Dev Singh launched a fierce attack on Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, claiming that the former Chief Minister has lost his mental balance and is now resorting to spreading lies and confusion in a desperate bid to stay politically relevant after being out of power for eight years.

Singh dismissed Akhilesh’s allegations regarding the Gorakhpur Heritage Corridor Project as malicious and baseless, asserting that Gorakhpur has undergone a transformation and is now a beacon of development and cultural renaissance.

He said, “Projects like AIIMS, the fertilizer plant, Ramgarh Tal rejuvenation, and the Gorakhpur Link Expressway have made Gorakhpur the epicenter of Eastern UP’s resurgence. The Heritage Corridor will elevate the city’s cultural grandeur while boosting tourism, employment, and global recognition.”

The minister clarified that land acquisition for the corridor was conducted transparently and under the supervision of the High Court, with fair market compensation provided to all affected parties. He accused SP leaders of misleading farmers and plotting political mischief.

Hitting back at SP’s criticism of Gorakhpur and Jhansi metro projects, Singh stated: “Those who couldn’t even get a single metro trolley running during their term are now questioning our progress. Under CM Yogi’s leadership, Lucknow Metro was completed on time, Kanpur Metro was operationalized, and now DPRs for Gorakhpur and Jhansi metros are being fast-tracked.”

Taking a jibe at the SP, Singh remarked, “Their slogan was: ‘Samajwad ka naara hai, khaali plot hamaara hai’. During SP’s rule, land mafias thrived. In contrast, the Yogi government has freed illegal land worth ₹68,000 crore—this is not just a number, it’s a historical truth backed by records.”

Criticizing SP’s tenure, Singh recalled incidents like the Badaun gangrape and Bulandshahr highway horror, saying: “Under SP rule, Uttar Pradesh became synonymous with jungle raj. Today, the Yogi government ensures justice for victims and strict punishment for offenders, a model praised across the country.”

On Reservation: SP Accused of Caste Bias
Singh accused the SP of favoring one particular caste while ignoring the broader OBC and SC-ST communities, stating that their silence on critical issues like the creamy layer exposes their casteist politics.

Undermining Democratic Institutions
He alleged that Akhilesh Yadav respects democratic institutions only when outcomes are in his favor, but begins alleging EVM tampering and conspiracies the moment he loses.

Closing Message: UP Now Believes in Development, Not Lies
In his final remarks, Swatantra Dev Singh declared: “Akhilesh Yadav is trying to cling to politics through deception, lies, and frustration, but the people of Uttar Pradesh now prioritize development, safety, and good governance—not lies, casteism, or failed legacies.”

This sharp rebuttal is likely to intensify the political rivalry between the BJP and Samajwadi Party in the run-up to the next elections.