Too early to talk of alliance with Uma: Mulayam

Playing his cards close to his chest, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav today said it would be premature to comment whether S...

Playing his cards close to his chest, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav today said it would be premature to comment whether Samajwadi Party would enter into an alliance with Uma Bharati, as she had not spelt her plans.

Yadav, who had accorded state guest status to the fiery sanyasin said, “she (Bharati) is yet to announce formation of her party. It will be too early and inappropriate to talk about any alliance (for the next Assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh).”

Bharati’s elder brother Swami Lodhi had left the Ramroti yatra midway and met the SP President during latter’s visit to Prithvipur, around 58 km from here, Yadav said.

Story continues below this ad

“But, if SP comes to power in MP, Congress and BJP will be completely wiped out from the state,” he said, before moving on to a scheduled function.

Yadav later told reporters that his party will construct a memorial for the farmers killed in police firing at Multai in Betul district during the Digvijay Singh government and will not seek assistance from the state government for it.

Police personnel seen to control the situation during a massive protest over the statehood demand and the inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule, in Leh on Wednesday. (ANI Video Grab)

Statehood protest takes violent turn in Ladakh, BJP office set ablaze in Leh

India3 hr ago

Protests in Ladakh turned violent as students and youth organisations demanded statehood and Sixth Schedule status. Two elderly protesters fainted, prompting a shutdown call. A BJP office and security vehicle were set on fire. Activist Sonam Wangchuk urged for a peaceful approach. The demand for Sixth Schedule status is due to Ladakh's tribal-majority population and direct central administration.

View all shorts

Live Blog