New Delhi: Akhilesh Yadav, a prominent MP from the Samajwadi Party, took to the floor of Parliament on Tuesday to address the recent violence in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, asserting that the incident was part of a well-planned conspiracy. He emphasized that the ongoing narrative surrounding excavations in mosques, allegedly propagated by the BJP and its allies, poses a significant threat to national brotherhood. The incident that took place in Sambhal is a well-planned conspiracy, and the brotherhood in Sambhal has been destroyed, he stated during his speech in the Lok Sabha.Allegations of Bias: Accusations Against Local AdministrationYadav did not hold back in his critique of the Sambhal administration, claiming that local officials were acting with bias and behaving like workers of the BJP. He expressed concern about the arbitrary actions of these officers, stating, The officers out there are working arbitrarily - such that they are working as workers of the BJP. He further described the violence as a strategic maneuver by the BJP to divert public attention from pressing issues facing the community. Tragic Consequences: The Violence That Shook SambhalThe backdrop to Yadavs statements is grim four individuals lost their lives on November 24 when a mob attacked officials conducting a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque in Sambhal. This survey was initiated following a petition claiming that the mosque was constructed on the remnants of an ancient temple. The violent confrontation has raised serious questions about community safety and inter-religious relations.Yadavs remarks highlight a growing concern regarding communal tensions exacerbated by political narratives. He warned that those who continue to push for excavations and similar actions risk undermining the cordiality and brotherhood essential for a harmonious society. Those who want to dig everywhere - someday they will lose the cordiality and brotherhood of the country, he cautioned.As discussions continue in Parliament and beyond, there is an urgent need for dialogue and action to address these issues. The call for accountability and communal harmony resonates as leaders from various backgrounds seek to navigate the complexities of Indias diverse social fabric.
