Former National General Secretary Swami Prasad Maurya on Tuesday resigned from the Samajwadi Party, alleging “discrimination and lack of support for his vision” of fighting for the oppressed and implementing inclusive policies, including PDA (“pichre” (meaning backward), Dalit and “alpashankhak” (meaning minority)).
However, the 70-year-old leader will remain a party member.
He wrote a letter to SP chief Akhilesh Yadav of his decision in a letter and resigned. Meanwhile, Maurya stated that he will continue to work to strengthen the party even without the post.
It is to be noted that Maurya has been in the spotlight for some time because of his controversial remarks about ‘Sanatan Dharma’, Hindutva, and the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. His controversial statement about the Ramcharitmanas drew strong criticism from both within and outside the party.
The Akhilesh Yadav-led party later distanced itself from Maurya’s statement, urging him not to make such controversial remarks that offend people’s religious sentiments.
This is a developing story. More details will be added.
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