UP ministers seeking personal gains, I have a list: Mulayam

Mulayam was speaking at the inaugural day of the party’s three-day national convention at Janeshwar Mishra Park in Lucknow on Wednesday.

After being re-elected as the national president of the Samajwadi Party, Mulayam Singh Yadav launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav’s ministers saying they had ignored public interest for personal agenda. He also admonished the ministers for their behaviour and warned that most of the ministers will lose next elections. Mulayam was speaking at the inaugural day of the party’s three-day national convention at Janeshwar Mishra Park in Lucknow on Wednesday.

“After forming the government, some people had taken advantage. I have the list. I gave it to Ramgopal Yadav who suggested sacking the MPs, MLAs and ministers who have been working for personal interests,” Mulayam said even as Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav shared the stage with him. Mulayam’s statement drew a loud applause.

“I was not in favour of sacking them. Perhaps they will mend their ways… do not misuse the government powers,” Mulayam said. He claimed to have received letters from workers about faulty policies of the ministers. He also said that the ministers do not behave well with people. “Remember, people are supreme. You cannot fool them. It is also true that most ministers lose the Assembly elections. I remember 28-30 ministers lost during my period. If fingers are raised towards even one minister, it weakens the party,” he said. Mulayam lamented that only his family could win in Lok Sabha polls. “You all lost. Only five people from my family won. At least we can say that people have faith in the family and we can win in coming days. Soon, the power will be handed over to youths,” he stated.

Meanwhile, Mulayam got a shot in arm with Janata Dal (United) president Sharad Yadav attending the convention. Sharad Yadav said that whenever there is a crisis, the socialist regroup and unite. “I am here to clear the passage for that regrouping,” he stated.

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