Akhilesh Yadav calls Uttarakhand residents 'infiltrators', sparking backlash from state chief minister
Akhilesh Yadav labeled people of Uttarakhand as infiltrators, prompting a sharp rebuke from Chief Minister Dhami, who recalled past violence against statehood protesters.
During a recent statement, Akhilesb Yadav referred to Uttarakhand's population as infiltrators. The comment revived memories of when his father, Mulayam Singh Yadav, ordered gunfire on activists demanding a separate Uttarakhand state at Rampur Tiraha in Muzaffarnagar. Chief Minister Dhami condemned the remark, emphasizing the region's historic struggle and sacrifices. The exchange highlights lingering political tensions between Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand leaders.
Why it matters
The exchange revives historic grievances and may inflame inter-state political tensions.
How the sides frame it
HIGH AGREEMENTBoth camps report Yadav's "infiltrator" remark and the resulting backlash, but left-leaning coverage stresses the immediate protest and calls for an apology, while centrist coverage highlights the historical context of his father's actions and broader political tensions.
LEFT
Frames the story as a protest against Yadav's insulting comment, emphasizing demands for an apology and regional tensions.
CENTER
Frames the story as a reminder of historic political violence, underscoring lingering Uttar Pradesh-Uttarakhand tensions.
The left emphasises
- "burned an effigy" of Akhilesh Yadav
- "the term evokes militants" and demands an apology
- BJP spokesperson Suresh Tiwari accused Yadav of insulting Uttarakhand residents
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