Akhilesh Expels MLA Pooja Pal from SP after she Praises UP CM Yogi
In a shocking move, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav has expelled MLA Pooja Pal from the party for alleged anti-party activities. The decision was taken hours after Pooja praised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in the state Assembly for eliminating gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed.
The dramatic turn of events unfolded when Pooja Pal, an MLA from the SP, praised Yogi Adityanath in the state Assembly for adopting a zero-tolerance policy and ensuring that her husband’s killer, Atiq Ahmed, met his end. Atiq Ahmed, a notorious gangster, was killed in a police encounter on April 5. Pooja’s statement came as a surprise to many, as she is a member of the Samajwadi Party, which has been critical of the Yogi Adityanath-led government in the past.
Pooja’s statement was met with criticism from her own party, with many accusing her of indulging in anti-party activities. The SP leadership took swift action, expelling her from the party for her alleged actions. The decision was announced by SP leader and Akhilesh Yadav’s brother, Prateek Yadav.
“Akhileshji has taken the decision to expel Pooja Pal from the party due to her anti-party activities,” Prateek Yadav said in a statement. “She has been working against the party’s interests and has been indulging in activities that are contrary to the party’s ideology.”
Pooja Pal’s statement had sparked a heated debate in the state Assembly, with many SP leaders strongly criticizing her for praising Yogi Adityanath. SP leader and MLA, Ravidas Mehrotra, was particularly critical, stating that Pooja’s statement was a betrayal of the party’s ideology.
“Pooja Pal’s statement is a betrayal of the party’s ideology and a slap in the face of our party workers,” Mehrotra said. “She has indulged in anti-party activities and has been working against the party’s interests.”
The expelling of Pooja Pal from the SP has sent shockwaves through the political circles of Uttar Pradesh. The move is seen as a significant blow to the party, which has been struggling to regain its lost ground in the state.
The development comes at a time when the SP is facing stiff competition from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state. The party has been trying to regain its lost ground by wooing dissenting elements within the party and by forging alliances with other opposition parties.
The expulsion of Pooja Pal is seen as a significant move by Akhilesh Yadav to assert his authority within the party and to send a clear message to other party leaders who may be considering defecting to the BJP.
However, some political analysts have questioned the timing of the expulsion, noting that it may have been done to deflect attention from the party’s internal issues.
“The expulsion of Pooja Pal may have been done to distract from the party’s internal issues,” said political analyst, Prashant Kumar. “The party is facing significant challenges and the expulsion of Pooja Pal may have been done to shift the focus away from the party’s internal problems.”
In conclusion, the expulsion of MLA Pooja Pal from the Samajwadi Party for praising Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is a significant development in the state’s political landscape. The move is seen as a significant blow to the party, which has been struggling to regain its lost ground in the state. The timing of the expulsion, however, has raised questions about the party’s internal issues and its ability to manage dissent within its ranks.
