UP has been turned into "Islamic state": Sena

Lashing out at the Akhilesh Yadav government over Pakistani ghazal maestro Ghulam Ali’s concert in Lucknow, the Shiv Sena today branded Uttar Pradesh as an “Islamic state” and alleged that the state government has begun “anti-national business” for appeasing politics. 

The ruling ally also took a swipe at the BJP for being a “mute spectator” to the event, and demanded that those who allowed the concert to take place should be booked for anti-national activities.

“The ‘Islamic Yadav’ government says that Ghulam Aliwas invited to perform to promote Hindu-Muslim unity. But, to promote unity, why does one need Pakistani artists only? There are fine Muslim artists in the country who are famous,” an editorial in the Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana’ said.

“Keeping the upcoming Assembly polls in mind, the Yadav government has started an anti-national business (of inviting Pakistani artists) to play appeasement politics,” it alleged.

Further lashing out at the UP government, it said, “Uttar Pradesh is a mine of fine artists, but (Samajwadi Party president Mulayam Singh) Yadav is only interested in coal from Pakistan,” and added that tomorrow Yadav may invite Hafiz Saeed to appease the minority community. Read Articles