Members of the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) warned farmers against voting for the BJP in the upcoming elections, claiming that the farm laws would be reimposed once the elections are finished.
"They have decided to repeal the laws, but if they win the elections, the BJP will bring back these laws," said RLD President Jayant Chaudhary, while addressing a gathering in Baghra village on Saturday.
"The way the prime minister said that he could not make farmers understand the laws is alarming. Besides, a Bihar government minister also stated that the farming laws would be imposed again. I am not saying this but the BJP leaders and their allies are saying this," he said.
The RLD chief congratulated the farmers over the "historic win" and said that the agitation proved that every citizen has become an "andolanjeevi".
Chaudhary reminded the government of the sacrifices made by the farmers during the agitation and touched upon the Lakhimpur Kheri violence deaths as well. "As many as 700 farmers died during the agitation, their families need respect. The minister, whose son is responsible for the Lakhimpur Kheri incident, is still holding his post. This needs to be answered," he said.
Attacking Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the RLD chief said that he did not know how to formulate and implement policies.
"How can such a person be made the chief minister? In 2017, the state had a debt of Rs 4 lakh crore, which has now increased to Rs 6 lakh crores. The situation is such that the government is unable to pay even salaries to its employees, but Yogi Adityanath continues with his propaganda 24X7."
Chaudhary reiterated his promise of 10 million government jobs to the people of the state. "If we are voted to power, one crore government job will be given to the youths. If we fail to do so, I will step down from my position," he said.
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