Overview

• The Samajwadi Party (SP) and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) have publicly supported the government’s decision to downgrade ties with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.
• SP leader Akhilesh Yadav called for even stricter measures against Pakistan and criticized intelligence failures, urging the government to learn from past incidents.
• BSP chief Mayawati condemned the attack as a massacre by Pakistan-supported terrorists and emphasized the need for greater security and government accountability.
• Both leaders appealed for a non-partisan approach, urging political parties to avoid exploiting the tragedy for political or commercial gain.
• Akhilesh Yadav reiterated opposition to the Agniveer recruitment scheme, advocating for confirmed jobs and increased national security budgets.