OP Rajbhar's: 'He Neither Loves Ram Nor Krishna,' Claims SP Chief Fears Vote Bank Loss

By Akanksha Mishra 2026-10-08 21:43:00

In a sharp political tirade that has intensified the electoral discourse in Uttar Pradesh, Yogi government cabinet minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar has launched a scathing attack on Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Commenting on the political optics surrounding religious visits and vote-bank dynamics, Rajbhar claimed that the SP chief lacks genuine reverence for Lord Ram or Lord Krishna, avoiding sacred pilgrimages to Mathura and Ayodhya out of fear that minority voters might abandon his party. Asserting that the opposition alliance is stumbling ahead of upcoming political battles, the senior leader labeled the Samajwadi Party a "sinking ship" plagued by internal distrust and constant friction.

'Ali-Ali Until Noon, Bajrangbali After': Rajbhar Mocks Akhilesh Yadav's Religious Posturing

Rajbhar did not mince words while criticizing the political posturing and public messaging adopted by the Samajwadi Party leadership:

Shifting Allegiances: Mocking Akhilesh Yadav's selective outreach, Rajbhar remarked that the SP chief's political style resembles chanting 'Ali-Ali' until noon and shifting to 'Bajrangbali' afterwards, leaving him stranded in a 'Maya Mili Na Ram' dilemma.
Avoiding Holy Shrines: Highlighting the contradiction of claiming lineage from Lord Krishna while avoiding active participation in religious discourses in Mathura and Ayodhya, Rajbhar stated that electoral anxiety prevents the SP leader from openly visiting sacred sites.
Internal Friction Over Shivpal Yadav: Turning to intra-family dynamics within the opposition camp, Rajbhar claimed that Akhilesh Yadav harbors deep distrust toward uncle Shivpal Yadav, comparing Shivpal's marginalized standing to a rattle player in a band party whose tune is completely ignored, noting recent humiliations such as removal from the Lohia Trust.

Defending the Election Commission and Countering Opposition Protests

Addressing recent opposition protests and allegations directed against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Rajbhar delivered a sharp rebuttal:

Thanking the EC for Fair Polls: Rajbhar argued that instead of staging protests, the Congress and SP should thank the Election Commission for conducting impartial elections that allowed the SP to secure 37 Lok Sabha seats and Congress to win 6 in recent contests.
Questioning Electoral Logic: Pointing to fluctuating parliamentary tallies, he reasoned that if electronic voting or administrative systems were rigged, the BJP would not have dropped from 303 seats in 2019 down to 240 seats in 2024.
Pre-Emptive Alibi for Defeat: The cabinet minister asserted that opposition leaders are staging manufactured protests simply to build a narrative of stolen votes ahead of future electoral losses, knowing that public trust firmly rests with the developmental governance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

SP a 'Sinking Ship': Rajbhar Affirms Firm Alliance with the NDA

Reiterating his party's political trajectory and strategic alignment, Rajbhar dismissed opposition calculations for the 2027 assembly elections:

History of Compromises: Pointing out that Akhilesh Yadav has historically entered into desperate electoral pacts with the BSP, RLD, Congress, and SBSP across successive cycles, Rajbhar stated that the SP leader's credibility has eroded.
Firmly Rooted in the NDA: Reaffirming his commitment to the ruling coalition, Rajbhar declared that the SBSP remains an unshakeable constituent of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), labeling the Samajwadi Party as a vessel destined to sink.