Nishad Party Advocates for Justice Ahead of UP By-Polls

Nishad party president Sanjay Nishad criticized past UP governments for placing the Nishad community in the OBC category and praised CM Yogi Adityanath for advocating their cause. With by-polls approaching, Nishad reaffirmed support for BJP, aiming to claim all nine seats alongside Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak.

Nishad party president and Uttar Pradesh Minister, Sanjay Nishad, denounced previous state administrations for misclassifying the Nishad community as OBC, citing it as an injustice. He commended Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for persistently championing their cause and expressed hope for reclassification into the scheduled category in the state's records.

During a press conference in Lucknow, Nishad voiced confidence in the BJP alliance as they prepare for the impending by-polls. He assured unwavering support to the BJP from the Nishad party, emphasizing the goal to secure victories across all nine contested seats. Nishad criticized the SP and BSP for neglecting community reservations during their tenure.

Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak echoed Nishad's sentiments, asserting that the BJP-Nishad party alliance would decisively defeat opposition parties. He underscored the exploitation of the Nishad community under previous regimes, rallying support for the BJP's campaign efforts.

(With inputs from agencies.)