Bareilly (UP), Oct. 23 -- Nishad Party President and Cabinet Minister Dr Sanjay Nishad today said that if Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav claims to be a descendant of Krishna, then why doesn't he raise his voice for the liberation of the birthplace of Mathura.

The Minister said, "If he can't protect his own tradition, what will he do for others?" Regarding Akhilesh's statement about lighting lamps, he said that those who make clay lamps are the true protectors of this country's civilization and the opposition is questioning their employment. "Who makes the lamps? Prajapati makes them. He is poor because he fought the British. Our ancestors not only lit homes with clay lamps, but also lit the torch of independence. Those who a...