‘SP incapable of forming govt on its own’: BJP slams Akhilesh Yadav for 'bring 100 MLAs, become CM' remark

Gorakhpur (UP): The Uttar Pradesh BJP on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav for his “bring 100 MLAs, become CM” remark, calling it a sign of the opposition party’s frustration.

Talking to reporters at his residence in Gorakhpur, state BJP president Pankaj Chaudhary claimed Yadav’s comment clearly showed that the Samajwadi Party was not in a position to form a government on its own.

“Such remarks reflect the Samajwadi Party’s desperation. Had they been confident, they would have talked about forming the government themselves,” he said.

Addressing a press conference in Lucknow on Sunday, Yadav had said that “whoever brings 100 legislators would naturally be in a position to claim the chief minister’s chair”.

“Both the deputy chief ministers (Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak) want to be the chief minister. Whoever brings 100 legislators will get a chance to become the chief minister. There will not be a better opportunity than this,” Yadav had said.

Dismissing speculation of any rift within the BJP, Chaudhary said the government and the party organisation were functioning in complete coordination.

“There is no difference between the government and the party organisation. If any issue arises, it will be resolved internally,” he said.

The BJP leader also alleged that the opposition had run out of issues, and that is why it was making “immature statements” to grab headlines.