BJP fears creative expression as it will strengthen ‘anti-establishment wave’, says Akhilesh
Accusing the BJP of misusing the talent of helpless and vulnerable artistes, the Opposition leader provides cash awards to two Ramlila artistes, adding, ‘there is no place for artistes in the BJP government’
Akhilesh Yadav, the president of the Samajwadi Party (SP), accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of using the talents of helpless artistes for political gains. Yadav expressed concern over the BJP misusing talent to further its own interests, stating that creativity can strengthen an "anti-establishment wave." He specifically targeted the BJP's use of a Ramlila artiste dressed as Lord Hanuman in front of the party's national president, Nitin Nabin, in Lucknow.
Yadav vowed to support artistes facing financial crises, promising to continue providing help and felicitating talented individuals in Uttar Pradesh with the 'Yash Bharti Samman' and a monthly stipend of ₹1 lakh for life.
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