'Wolf In Sheep's Clothing': UP Dy CM Keshav Maurya Slams Akhilesh At Sankalp Diwas; BJP Steps Up OBC Outreach for 2027

Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak launched sharp attacks on SP chief Akhilesh Yadav during a high-profile event held on Jail Minister Dara Singh Chauhan’s birthday, celebrated as “Sankalp Diwas” by the Chauhan community at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan.
Keshav Maurya accused Akhilesh of being a "Bagula Bhagat" pretending to care about backward communities while ignoring them during his tenure. “From 2012 to 2017, he didn’t remember PDA,” Maurya claimed, referring to SP’s pitch for Pichhda Dalit Alpsankhyak representation.

Brajesh Pathak followed suit, alleging that under SP rule, criminals thrived and women felt unsafe. The BJP, he said, had reversed that narrative. However, critics note that such repeated reliance on past accusations instead of present-day policy discourse may reflect a defensive stance.

Interestingly, despite the fierce rhetoric, the focus of the event remained on community consolidation. Dara Singh Chauhan was hailed as the voice of the Chauhan Samaj, while BJP leaders called for mobilization ahead of 2027.

While the event showcased BJP’s outreach to OBC communities, Keshav’s remarks seemed more directed at stoking old rivalries than offering new vision. The emphasis on SP's past contrasts with the need for forward-looking policies an area where voters may seek more substance.