Fri Dec 20 11:54:10 UTC 2024: ## Akhilesh Yadav Condemns FIR Against Rahul Gandhi, Calls for BJP Apology
**Lucknow, [Date]:** Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has strongly condemned the FIR filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, calling the action a politically motivated tactic by the BJP. He urged the BJP to apologize for the remarks that led to the FIR and stressed that the matter should have been resolved within the Parliament.
Yadav stated that Gandhi’s comments, which resulted in the police complaint, were disrespectful to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, a figure revered across all sections of society. He emphasized that the BJP’s actions reflect a pattern of using legal processes to stifle dissent. He suggested that the issue should have been addressed through the Speaker of the Lok Sabha rather than resorting to external legal action.
The SP chief also criticized the BJP’s handling of the situation, highlighting what he sees as a deliberate strategy to target political opponents through legal means after triggering controversy. Yadav asserted that apologizing shows strength, and urged Amit Shah to issue an apology.
Yadav’s statement comes amidst ongoing controversy surrounding Rahul Gandhi’s recent comments and his subsequent legal troubles. The SP leader’s condemnation adds further fuel to the political fire, highlighting the deep divisions within Indian politics.
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