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Imran Masood: Congress is a Shield, Remove It and You Lose; SP Must Show Big Heart
- •Imran Masood's appointment as Congress working president in Uttar Pradesh sparks political reactions, with BJP alleging Muslim appeasement and a message to SP.
- •Masood dismisses claims of a rift with SP, stating BJP is empowered by ECI and that the ground reality shows widespread dissatisfaction with BJP.
- •He criticizes the ECI's functioning, alleging attempts to steal elections, citing examples in Bengal and Bihar.
- •Masood emphasizes the Congress's crucial role as a "shield" and catalyst, urging SP to show a "big heart" for a successful alliance by October.
- •He highlights unemployment and farmers' issues in Western UP, dismissing the idea of politics based solely on Muslim votes and advocating for Congress's inclusive approach.
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Imran Masood likened Congress to sodium and a protective shield, warning that removing it would result in losses. He emphasized that Akhilesh Yadav needs to show a big heart and finalize the alliance by October for a chance at success in Uttar Pradesh.
Imran Masood pointed out that western Uttar Pradesh relies heavily on sugarcane farming, but farmers are being duped while sugar prices remain high. He also highlighted massive unemployment, noting that educated graduates are forced to work as cab drivers and delivery boys.
Imran Masood has frequently locked horns with the Samajwadi Party and criticized its leadership, alleging that the party cannot tolerate influential Muslim leaders. Despite these tensions and a war of words between the INDIA bloc allies, discussions regarding seat-sharing for the upcoming assembly elections have continued.
