Overview
- At a Bengaluru event titled “Vision India — Plan, Develop, Ascent,” the Samajwadi Party leader outlined a national platform centered on unity in diversity and broader economic opportunity.
- He said an emergency-like atmosphere prevails in the country and accused the BJP of thrusting a single ideology on citizens.
- He argued that equal opportunities for women, farmers, labourers and unemployed youth are essential to reducing inequality and strengthening inclusion.
- He linked the agenda to entrepreneurship and digital access, citing Uttar Pradesh’s 2016 startup policy and the distribution of 20 lakh laptops during his tenure.
- The party submitted a memorandum after SP Uttar Pradesh president Shyamlal Pal claimed fewer than half of voter counting forms were delivered on the ground despite the Election Commission’s 94.37% figure, as Yadav also backed Rahul Gandhi’s “vote chori” allegation.