Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister and Nishad Party president Sanjay Nishad met Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak at his residence on Thursday. Interestingly, Nishad arrived in his private car instead of the official government vehicle. The meeting comes just days after Nishad openly warned that if the BJP leadership did not see any benefit in the alliance, they could end it.
Smiles but Political Undertones
During the meeting, both leaders were seen smiling, but the political undertones remained evident. Speaking to Dainik Bhaskar, Nishad said his party had firmly countered opposition fronts but alleged that certain “imported leaders” within the BJP were weakening the party from within. He claimed these leaders were enjoying privileges while damaging the party’s image among communities like the Nishads.
Victory Matters More Than Seats
Nishad reiterated his stance that victory matters more than the number of seats, citing past electoral successes despite seat reallocation. On allegations that he was pressuring BJP ahead of panchayat polls, he denied any such intention, stressing that allies must be respected and trust maintained.
Accusations Against BJP Leaders in Gorakhpur
Earlier in Gorakhpur, Nishad had accused BJP leaders of using minor figures from his community to issue statements against him. He cautioned that leaders from SP and BSP, who later joined BJP, could undermine allies and weaken the coalition.
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Contradictions in BJP Alliances
Nishad also pointed out that while leaders like Om Prakash Rajbhar and RLD had brought community votes to the BJP, some BJP ministers had spoken against them. He argued that such contradictions could harm long-term alliances.
Denies Family Politics Charge
Meanwhile, he dismissed charges of family politics, noting he had recently removed his own son, BJP MLA Sarwan Nishad, from the post of state in-charge of his party.
