Ghaziabad, March 30 (IANS) The Congress and the BJP are facing a crisis of contestants as big leaders are shying away from the Lok Sabha polls to escape humiliation. That is why both parties are luring film actors, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said here Sunday.
Without naming the Congress candidate for Ghaziabad Lok Sabha seat -- film star-turned-politician Raj Babbar, Akhilesh said it was the same leader who was instrumental along with former prime minister V.P. Singh in obstructing the construction of a power project in Dadri.
"If this man had not created snags in the power project, it could have come into existence to solve the power shortage and the city would have flourished," the Samajwadi Party leader said.
"Now the same man is crying for development. He always ditched voters. Ghaziabad residents would teach him a lesson," he said.
Hitting out at Rajnath Singh, Akhilesh said the Bharatiya Janata Party president left the city in fear of defeat.
Targetting BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, he said: "The Gujarat model is a technique to mislead the masses like 'India Shining'. If the Gujarat model would have been true in existence, why did Modi opt to contest from Varanasi? He does not feel safe to contest from one place."
He said the BJP was an expert in spreading communalism, and it was the party that had ignited the violence in Muzaffarnagar.
He said his government effectively controlled the situation and restored peace. The Supreme Court has appreciated the role of the state government in controlling the violence.
On his government's achievements, the chief minister said it has regularised the jobs of 1.6 lakh state employees, sanctioned unemployment fund, distributed 15 lakh laptops and sanctioned funds for the extension of Delhi Metro rail project in Ghaziabad.
Anupam Kher On Kaali Controversy: Anupam Kher took a jibe at Leena Manimekalai? Said- Jai Kali Calcutta, your curse...
Anupam Kher On Leena Manimekalai: The atmosphere of the film Kaali is very hot. From social media to different parts of the country, the poster of film director Leena Manimekalai's documentary Kali is
Twitter handle of Ministry of Jal Shakti hacked: Agencies engaged in an investigation; Second major cyber attack in 9 days
The Twitter handle of the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti was hacked on Thursday morning. Since then, security agencies and cyber experts have been involved in the investigation. According to media
Goa to send ore capping details to environment ministry
Panaji, March 10 (IANS) In a bid to speed up the restarting of Goa's multi-billion-dollar iron ore mining industry, the state government will submit a provisional plan to the union environment and
Rahul Gandhi Germany : 'Judicial independence, democratic principles...': Germany's statement came in Rahul Gandhi case, started giving advice to India
The German government has stated Rahul Gandhi's removal from parliament. In its statement, Germany's Foreign Ministry has said that in the case of opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, the standards of
For Indian cricket fans, heart rules over the head (World Cup Feature)
Kolkata, Feb 13 (IANS) The jury is still out on whether skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his boys would be able to recreate history Down Under, but their legions of fans seem confident of the
Central Minister wants Army to Vacate Agra Fort
Agra Jan 29 (IANS) Ram Shankar Katheria, union minister of state for human resource development, has demanded opening of the areas under army control in Agra Fort for tourists.Katheria, who is
How did 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' shoot without the audience?
Earlier, on the stage of \'Kaun Banega Crorepati\' (KBC), Bollywood veteran actor and host of the show Amitabh Bachchan used to shake hands with the participants very warmly and even hug him but now
Finally, the President of Sri Lanka bowed down: Brother Mahinda agreed to remove Rajapaksa from the post of Prime Minister, the demonstration may end
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has agreed to remove his brother Mahinda Rajapaksa from the post of Prime Minister during a prolonged worsening economic crisis. The news agency AP has given
Tahawwur Rana: Rana had helped Headley in getting an Indian visa, he had come to India before the Mumbai attack
Mumbai terror attack conspirator Tahawwur Rana had helped co-conspirator David Komlan Headley to get an Indian visa. Headley had come here and conducted a recce before the Mumbai attack. A Mumbai
UP Unlock: Malls and restaurants will open in the state with 50% capacity from June 21, night curfew will also be exempted
The Uttar Pradesh government is gradually giving relief as the effect of the second strain of the global pandemic coronavirus infection subsides. After removing the corona curfew from all 75 districts
