By Admin 
Before Diwali, the statement of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has created a stir. He said why do we have to spend money on candles. We should learn from Christmas. He also said that in the condition of UP, there is jam at many places.
Giving the example of Christmas, Akhilesh Yadav said, ‘I do not want to give any suggestion, but I will definitely give the name of Lord Ram. All over the world, cities come alive during Christmas and this continues for months. We need. Why do we have to spend money on lamps and candles and why do we have to think so much about it? What can we expect from it? This should be removed.
He said that we will ensure that there are more beautiful lights. There is traffic jam everywhere in Lucknow, yet it is being called a smart city. FIR should be registered against the officer who declared Lucknow’s thirty. There is so much garbage and traffic in the city, yet we are unable to control the traffic.
BJP’s reaction to Akhilesh’s statement
SP Chief is embroiled in controversy after his statement about not lighting candles. BJP has opposed his statement. There has been a reaction from BJP on this statement. BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala said, ‘SP has been a party with anti-Hindu history and opposing the Ram Mandir movement.’
He says that the party which opened fire on Ram devotees and kept Ayodhya in darkness for years is now protesting against lighting of lamps. Shahzad further said that he was feeling proud when the SP leader celebrated in Saifai which did not benefit anyone.
Let us tell you, this statement of Akhilesh Yadav has caused a political uproar. Strong opposition is being expressed by BJP to his comment.