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Hindustan Times
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Pressure of PDA behind caste census announcement: Akhilesh
: Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday said the Centre's announcement of a caste-based census was the result of pressure by 90% people of the country who belong to the PDA (Pichda or backward, Dalit and Alpsankhyak or minorities) section of the society. He also said his party will ensure proper implementation of the caste survey. Yadav was speaking to the media at the SP headquarters in Lucknow. 'After this, we will ensure that we get our rights as per the population,' he said. Following a meeting with Suheldev Samman Swabhiman Party (SSSP) chief Mahendra Rajbhar and his party workers, Yadav announced that a grand statue of Maharaja Suheldev will be installed at the Gomti riverfront in Lucknow when his party comes to power in the state. The statue will have a sword made of alloy and gold ore. 'I am happy that SSSP people are also in favour of caste census, which has been our long-standing demand. The SSSP workers gave some suggestions today and I want to assure them that their suggestions will be taken care of when we come to power. We expect that PDA people and brothers from SSSP will support us in 2027 also just like they stood by us in 2024,' Yadav said. On the night landing by IAF jets on the Ganga Expressway, the SP chief said, 'What is the difference between day and night landing? You just need lights at night. This is not a new technology. The vision of the Samajwadi Party is being followed by the BJP government. We are proud of the fact that we were the ones who created such infrastructure for defence in the state.' Reacting to the demolition of madrasas and mosques on India-Nepal border by the UP government, the Kannauj MP said, 'This is very serious, the behaviour of the government is in question. Nothing is said to those who give open threats and display swords. There is no action against them. The way in which the vote graph of the BJP has gone down, now they are trying to impress their hardcore voters by bringing the Waqf law and (taking) action against madrasas and mosques.' 'Whatever is happening in Nainital, it is the result of communal politics of the BJP. All they know is to spread hatred and communal propaganda,' the SP chief said. Whenever his party forms a government in the state, he will revive the Old Pension Scheme in Uttar Pradesh, he to the SP chief's announcement of putting up a statue of Maharaja Suheldev in Lucknow, Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party (SBSP) national spokesperson Arun Rajbhar said, 'The SP does not respect great men. When they were in power, they never thought of Maharaja Suheldev. The SP should first respect Maharaja Suheldev Rajbhar by putting his photo on its banners.'
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Caste census' will trigger demand for quota in pvt sector: Akhilesh
1 2 Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Friday said that after the " caste census " is completed, demand for reservation in private sector will be the next big thing. The former UP CM cited instances where BJP spoke against caste census in the past and went on to reiterate that the Centre's nod for the exercise was a victory of PDA (pichhde, Dalits and alpsankhyak). "Aane wale samay mein, jaati jangadna ke baad ye baat uthegi ki private sansthaon mein bhi aarakshan hona chahiye (In the days to come after the 'caste census', the demand for reservation in private sector will be raised)," Akhilesh said. "Caste census is the first step towards realising the vision of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar and the Preamble of our Constitution," he said, addressing a press conference at the party headquarters in Lucknow. The SP chief played a video clip of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's old interview to a news channel in which he is purportedly heard as saying: "Under Prime Minister's leadership when welfare schemes are being implemented with the spirit of 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas', some divisive people are trying to divide the society on the lines of caste, region and language. India, and particularly those following Sanatan Dharma, should be cautious of such people." "Now, who all will they (the BJP brass) caution people about," asked Akhilesh. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cost Of Amusement Park Equipment From Mexico Might Surprise You - See Tips Amusement Park Equipment | search ads Click Here Undo Akhilesh also welcomed Mahendra Rajbhar, national president of Suheldev Samman Swabhiman Party (SSSP), and recalled how the outfit joined hands with the SP in the previous polls and the results had shocked the BJP. "The SP and SSSP will work together once again in the 2027 assembly polls to ensure formation of the SP govt," Akhilesh said. The SP chief also announced that on the demand of SSSP, a grand statue of Maharaja Suheldev would be installed at Gomti Riverfront in Lucknow. "The weapon in the hand of the statue will be made of 'ashtadhatu'," he said. Maharaja Suheldev ruled Shravasti and famously defeated Ghazi Sayyid Salar Masud, the nephew of Mahmud of Ghazni, in 1034 in the Battle of Bahraich. "Once the SP govt is formed after the 2027 assembly elections, an old pension scheme will be introduced. Outsourcing of employees will be done away with in a phased manner, and everyone will be given permanent govt jobs," he said. Slamming the UP govt for "deteriorating law and order situation in the state", Akhilesh alleged that the govt was hand-in-glove with those vandalising the statues of Ambedkar in different parts of the state. "Babasaheb's statues are being desecrated across the state with the silent consent of the govt. The police are not acting. We demand strict action against those responsible for such acts of disrespect," he said.
Zawya
19-02-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Egypt: Release social media users detained for supporting calls to end President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's rule
Egyptian authorities must immediately release dozens of people arbitrarily detained and prosecuted on terrorism-related charges, solely for posting online content supporting calls for an end to President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's rule, Amnesty International said today. The crackdown took place ahead of the anniversary of the 25 January 2011 revolution, a time when authorities routinely escalate repression to prevent any peaceful protests. Since late December 2024, security forces have arbitrarily arrested at least 59 people, including at least four women, for sharing content from the Facebook page 'Revolution of the Joints' or interacting on a Telegram channel with the same name. Both platforms are critical of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's government and demand political change. Security forces only brought the detainees before prosecutors from 8 to 12 February, following weeks of enforced disappearance or incommunicado detention, during which some were subjected to beatings. 'Rather than obsessively arresting dozens of people across the country every year at this time, the Egyptian authorities must address the root causes of popular discontent, including economic hardship. It is incredible how the government has the audacity to lock people up for complaining about its failure to guarantee people's economic, social and cultural rights amid a deteriorating standard of living,' said Mahmoud Shalaby, Egypt Researcher at Amnesty International. 'People must be allowed to freely express their views on the government without the risk of arrest and arbitrary detention.' Amnesty International documented the cases of seven male detainees who were arbitrarily arrested between 23 December 2024 and 16 January 2025 in connection with content they posted on social media. Security forces arrested five of them at their homes and two on the streets in the governorates of Mansoura, Suez, Cairo, Qualyubiya, Damanhur and Alexandria, according to their lawyers. The lawyers told Amnesty International that after their arrest, the authorities escorted the men to National Security Agency (NSA) facilities in their respective governorates. NSA agents held the men in incommunicado detention for periods ranging from four to six weeks before presenting them before the Supreme State Security Prosecution (SSSP) between 8 and 12 February. Two of the detainees were subjected to enforced disappearance for 28 and 41 days, as their relatives inquired about their whereabouts at local police stations, but the authorities denied their presence and refused to reveal any information about their fate. Prosecutors questioned the detainees about their social lives, political affiliations, and the reasons for publishing content calling for the change of the government. The men explained that the main drive for posting such content was the ongoing economic crisis and their struggle to meet basic needs amid rising prices. The SSSP prosecutors investigated the men on terrorism-related charges including 'joining a terrorist group,' 'spreading false news,' 'inciting committing a terrorist crime,' and 'committing a crime of funding terrorism.' Prosecutors ordered the pretrial detention of the seven for 15 days pending investigations. During their interrogations by the SSSP, the men told prosecutors that NSA agents questioned them while blindfolded and/or handcuffed and without a lawyer present. Four of the men reported being subjected to verbal insults and beatings at least once, while two described being subjected to electric shocks. However, prosecutors have not opened any investigations into these claims. 'There will be no end in sight for the gross violations committed by Egyptian security forces such as enforced disappearance and torture or other ill-treatment as long as SSSP prosecutors continue to be complicit by covering up such abuses instead of investigating them,' Mahmoud Shalaby said. Background This is the second time in the last six months that the Egyptian authorities have arbitrarily arrested people for expressing their support for a change in government. In July 2024, Egyptian security forces arbitrarily detained 119 individuals, including at least seven women and one child, in at least six governorates, in connection to online calls for a 'Dignity Revolution' on 12 July. Detainees posted on their social media accounts calling for protests and political change due to price hikes and the then power cuts. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Amnesty International.
