Religion Not Under Threat in UP, People Are: Chandra Shekhar Azad
· India · Hindustan Times, ESPN
Aazad Samaj Party national president and Nagina MP Chandra Shekhar Azad criticised the politics surrounding religious issues during a rally in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. He asserted that everyday concerns such as education, employment, healthcare, security, and dignity are what truly face threats in the state. Azad targeted the state government over the deteriorating condition of government schools and healthcare infrastructure, demanding better resources and equal application of the law. He also called for dignified remuneration for ASHA and anganwadi workers and justice for victims of crime, including the family of Manisha Valmiki in Hathras. The exact political impact of these remarks on upcoming local campaigns remains to be seen.
Why it matters
The statements challenge mainstream political rhetoric in Uttar Pradesh by shifting the focus toward socio-economic welfare and civic governance ahead of electoral battles.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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