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On October 11, 2024, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav garlanded the bust of JP Narayan on a Lucknow road and used the occasion to criticize Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Yadav urged Kumar to withdraw his support for the NDA, accusing him of backing policies that were detrimental to Bihar’s development. His remarks came during a tribute to JP Narayan, a prominent socialist leader.
Yadav’s comments highlighted the growing rift between opposition parties and the ruling NDA coalition ahead of upcoming elections. By invoking JP Narayan, Yadav aimed to reinforce the need for unity among opposition leaders in challenging the ruling government.
