Lucknow, Feb. 15 -- Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Brajesh Pathak on Saturday sharply criticised Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, claiming that he is 'frustrated' after suffering major defeats in the recent assembly by-polls.
Pathak said, "Out of 10 seats, he lost 8 badly. He is still in shock from that defeat."
He alleged that Akhilesh is unable to accept the massive public turnout at Maha Kumbh. "The overwhelming faith of the people is not sitting well with him. He is unable to acknowledge the devotion of millions," he said.
The Deputy CM accused the SP leader of being against Sanatan Dharma. "In his desperation to oppose the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the SP chief has started opposing Sanatan Dharma itself," he allege...