Sachin Malik Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister Brajesh Pathak Paid humble tributes to Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan on his birth anniversary today, recalling his Struggles, ideals and commitment to democratic Values.
On the occasion, he targeted the Samajwadi Party and its national President, Akhilesh Yadav, demanding accountability over alleged corruption and irregularities associated with the Jayaprakash Narayan International Centre (JPNIC).
Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak said that Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan was a Symbol of socialist ideology, democratic Values and the Struggle against corruption. Those who seek Political mileage from his name Should also respect his ideals and Principles, he added.
Questioning Samajwadi Party national President Akhilesh Yadav, Pathak asked what answer he would Give to the Public regarding the alleged corruption and irregularities associated with JPNIC. Would the name of Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan be used merely to serve Political interests, he Questioned.
Deputy Chief Minister Pathak said it was unfortunate that attempts were being made to invoke the name of the Great People leader Jayaprakash Narayan while evading Political accountability. The Public wants to know how long Politics that Protects dynastic rule and corruption in the name of socialism will continue, he Said.
He Stated that the life of Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan conveyed a message of commitment to Principles, moral integrity and Public welfare rather than Politics driven by Power and Self-interest. His ideas continue to inspire efforts to Strengthen democracy and ensure transparency and accountability in Public life, he added.
The Deputy Chief Minister said that respect for Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan name would be meaningful only When his ideals were Put into Practice. He emphasised that true respect for his thoughts could be demonstrated only by upholding democratic Propriety, honesty and the Principle of Placing Public welfare above all Else.
