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Bharat Ratna for Ch Charan Singh Will Help BJP

‘Bharat Ratna for Ch Charan Singh Will Help BJP Electorally’

By LokMarg

Vishwas Chaudhary, an affluent farmer of the Jat Community in Western UP, says the move was long overdue and it will help BJP consolidate its position in the sugar belt. His views:

The Bharat Ratna award was a much awaited and genuine honour to the most popular farmers’ leader of the Jatland and a long pending demand of the people, particularly the agrarian community, in Uttar Pradesh. Though it should not be linked to any kind of vote bank politics, the decision is definitely going to further enhance the prospects of the ruling BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in this sugarcane belt.

However, in any case, if a voter changes his/her preference of voting in lieu of any kind of freebies or a demand (that is just), it is wrong. There is a wrong perception among political parties that by declaring or offering just ahead of elections, they could win over the hearts of the people and the voters to get the desired result.

If you recall, the previous UPA government, under Manmohan Singh, towards its last days, declared reservations for the Jat community in 2014 under Ch Ajit Singh’s pressure. However, it hardly made any impact on the results (of the 2014 elections) and the BJP overthrew it with a thumping and record breaking majority.

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As far as the Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Jayant Chaudhary’s swing of loyalty from Samajwadi Party to the BJP is concerned, it is a welcome move as it will benefit both the saffron group and the RLD. As a matter of fact, the golden days of the RLD were in 2009 when it contested the Lok Sabha election in alliance with the BJP and won five seats which is still a record for its electoral history.

Despite the fact that the SP had offered seven Lok Sabha seats to the RLD in these elections, it had started playing mischief since the last (2022) Vidhan Sabha elections. This new collaboration is definitely going to be a booster for the RLD as its alliance with the SP was in turmoil after the 2022 elections where the party did win nine seats but three of these were on the symbol of the Samajwadi and the RLD had little say in the process of selection and choice (of seats) for 2024.

In my opinion, The BJP-RLD combine will win with a landslide in two seats (Baghpat and Bijnore) plus a Rajya Sabha seat. The decision is definitely going to have a deep socio-political impact in the western UP as Jat voters dominated about 30 out of the 130-140 Assembly segments of the western UP and the combination will boost the political prospects of both parties in the region.

This new alliance could also be termed as more respectable and reliable (for the RLD and its voters) as there is no doubt that the NDA, led by the BJP, is going to form the third consecutive government at the Centre and the voter also tends to give the power in the hand of those who have the authority.

As told to Rajat Rai

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Chaudhary Charan Singh

‘Though Late, Chaudhary Saab’s Contribution Has Been Recognised’

By LokMarg

Ch Mahavir Singh, the grandson of Chaudhary Charan Singh, speaks about the legacy of the tallest Jat leader of our times and the challenges ahead. His views:

When the news of awarding Chaudhary Charan Singh with Bharat Ratna title first reached our village, I was sitting on this worn charpoy in our courtyard. My chest swelled with pride. Soon this information spread like wildfire through Noorpur village and the entire western Uttar Pradesh. The atmosphere was electric, filled with joyous slogans. The villagers could be seen streaming towards the statue of our beloved leader, with garlands in hand, raising slogan in celebration.

Chaudhary Charan Singh wasn’t just a political figure to us; he was the very essence of farmers pride, hope, resilience and determination. Born to a small farmer’s family in Noorpur, he went on become the head the government, a towering figure in Indian politics. His journey has been a testament to the strength of character and unwavering commitment to the cause of the farmers.

As I reminisce about my grandfather’s struggles and triumphs, I cannot help but marvel at the depth of the impact that he made on the lives of farmers in the region. He wasn’t just fighting for himself; he was fighting for every farmer, every peasant, and every underprivileged soul toiling under the scorching sun to make a living from the unforgiving earth.

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‘His struggles were our struggles,’ I often tell this to my children. And today all the memories are flooding back. He served the people well; though late but now he has been recognized by this government. He stood tall against adversity, his voice was a rallying cry for the marginalized and the downtrodden.

As the celebrations continued well into the night, there lingered a palpable sense of uncertainty about the future of my grandfather’s legacy. With Jayant Chaudhary’s decision to join the NDA, there are whispers of doubt among the farming community here. But amidst the uncertainty, one thing remains steadfast: our faith in Jayant.

We have faith in Jayant. He may have chosen a different path, but the farmer spirit runs deep within him. I am confident that he will carry forward the torch of Chaudhary Charan Singh’s legacy, guiding us towards a brighter future.

I find solace in the quiet reflection of our shared history. For in the end, amidst the turns and twists of politics and the passage of time, one truth has remained unshakable: the spirit of Chaudhary Charan Singh lives on, etched forever in the hearts of his people, a beacon of hope for generations to come.

The morning after the night of celebration in our village, I felt a renewed sense of purpose stirring within me. The legacy of my grandfather was not just a memory to be cherished; it was a call to act, a reminder of the responsibility we carry to uphold the values he held dear.

With determination in my heart and the spirit of Chaudhary Charan Singh as my guide, I know that no matter what challenges lie ahead, we will face them together, united in our commitment to build a better tomorrow for all.

As told to Deepti Sharma

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RLD Chief Merging With NDA

Akhilesh Responds To Rumours Of RLD Chief Merging With NDA

By LokMarg

Responding to the speculations doing rounds that Jayant Chaudhary-led Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) might join forces with the National Democratic Alliance ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday said that the grandson of former Prime Minister –Chaudhary Charan Singh– is an educated person and he will not let the fight for farmers weaken.

“Jayant Chaudhary is an educated person and he understands politics really well. I am hopeful that he will not let the fight for farmers weaken,” Akhilesh Yadav said.

There are reports that Jayant Chaudhary in in advanced talks with the BJP for a seat-sharing formula for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

The reports came nearly three weeks after Yadav announced the Samajwadi Party’s alliance with the RLD for the April-May polls.

“Congratulations to everyone on the Rashtriya Lok Dal-SP alliance. Let us all unite for victory!” Akhilesh Yadav posted on X on January 19. He also posted a picture of him shaking hands with Jayant Chaudhary.

According to the party sources, RLD agreed to fight in alliance on 7 to 8 seats out of the 80 seats in Uttar Pradesh, with most of the seats in Western UP. The Samajwadi Party is also striking an alliance with the Congress for the Lok Sabha polls with the Congress expected to contest 11 seats.

Meanwhile, Akhilesh’s wife and Samajwadi Party MP, Dimple Yadav exuded confidence that Chaudhary won’t take such a decision.

“The way Bharatiya Janata Party has been working against the farmers and the way our wrestlers have been insulted by BJP, I don’t think RLD national president Jayant Chaudhary will take any step that will damage our farmers directly,” she said while speaking to reporters in Parliament in the national capital.

Apart from this, Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Yadav also said that RLD will remain in the INDIA bloc fold.

“I know Jayant (Singh) very well. They are secular people. BJP is only misleading using the media. They (RLD) will remain in the INDIA alliance and defeat the BJP,” Akhilesh Yadav’s uncle told reporters here.

SP and RLD had contested the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections 2022 together. (ANI)

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