- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav sacks Shivpal Yadav and three others from the Cabinet
- The decision was taken at the legislature meet convened by Akhilesh at 11 am on Sunday
- The legislature meeting excluded 75 MLAs and MLCs known to be close to Shivpal Yadav
- Resolution passed unanimously at the meeting paved the way for the sacking of “those close to Amar Singh”
- Jaya Prada, a close aide of Amar Singh, has also been removed as the head of the UP’s Film Promotion Board
- Ram Gopal Yadav expelled from the Samajwadi party and General Secretary position for six years
- Mulayam Singh Yadav calls for a meeting with senior party officials at his residence
Will Be With Akhilesh in “Dharma Yudh”: Ram Gopal
Hours after being expelled from the Samajwadi Party for six years, Ram Gopal Yadav on Sunday said he will always remain with nephew Akhilesh Yadav in the “holy war” even though his elder brother and party supremo Mulayam Singh was his “guru” in politics and will remain so.
In a statement faxed from Mumbai, he said he had no grievances over his expulsion from the party but the “cheap allegations leveled against me have definitely hurt me deeply.”
Whether I am in Samajwadi Party or not, in this ‘dharma-yudh (holy war)‘, I shall always be with Akhilesh Yadav...I will continue to respect (Mulayam) throughout my life.Ram Gopal Yadav, Leader, Samajwadi Party
Problems Will Be Solved in Few Days: Abu Azmi
After meeting Ram Gopal Yadav, SP leader, Abu Azmi assured that the party is still strong and there are a few problems that will be solved in a few days.
Mulayam Singh Calls for Meeting With Senior Party Members
Mulayam Singh Yadav called for meeting with senior party members at his residence. Shivpal Yadav and other party members who were suspended by Akhilesh Yadav attended the meeting that took place on Sunday evening.
Shivpal Yadav left Mulayam Singh Yadav’s residence without addressing the media.
Mulayam Singh Yadav didn’t answer any questions after the meeting and asked the reporters to ask about the developments on Monday.
All Allegations Are Baseless: Ram Gopal Yadav
Ram Gopal Yadav wrote a letter to SP Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and said that he was not sad that he had been expelled from the party but was hurt because of the allegations that had been levelled against him.
He said that there were no cases against him or his family members and meeting BJP or other party leaders is normal.
He called Mulayam Singh Yadav his 'guru' in politics, who currently is surrounded by evil powers.
He said, “Whether I am in SP or not I will continue to extend my support to Akhilesh Yadav till he becomes CM”.