Mayawati Criticizes Congress' 'Bharat Dojo Yatra' as a Mockery of Poverty

BSP leader Mayawati attacked the Congress' proposed 'Bharat Dojo Yatra,' calling it a mockery of those suffering from poverty. She stressed that while martial arts may benefit the well-fed, it overlooks the hardships faced by millions in poverty, unemployment, and inflation. Mayawati also criticized the politicization of sports.

Mayawati, the BSP supremo, on Friday criticized the Congress for its proposed 'Bharat Dojo Yatra,' labeling it a 'mockery' of those struggling with poverty. She emphasized that the politicization of sports is detrimental.

In a post on X, she questioned the Congress' priorities, pointing out that while martial arts may benefit people with full stomachs, millions are battling poverty, unemployment, and inflation. Mayawati said these families are compelled to work tirelessly just to feed themselves.

The former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister also criticized governments for failing to provide livelihoods and accused the Congress and its INDI Alliance of exploiting marginalized communities for votes, only to overlook their struggles later. She condemned the political use of sports and urged for sensitivity toward the poor.

(With inputs from agencies.)