Wed Apr 02 07:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Akhilesh Yadav Takes a Dig at BJP’s Unchosen President During Lok Sabha Debate on Wakf Bill
**New Delhi:** A lighthearted yet pointed exchange marked the Lok Sabha debate on the Wakf amendment bill. Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav, MP from Kannauj, used the opportunity to subtly criticize the BJP’s delay in electing a new party president. Smiling, Yadav quipped about the BJP’s inability to choose a president, prompting a witty retort from Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Shah, responding with a smile, countered that the BJP’s process involves consultations with millions of members, unlike other parties where, he implied, family members decide the leadership. He jokingly suggested Yadav could remain SP president for the next 25 years. The exchange ended with both leaders smiling and exchanging pleasantries.
Beyond the lighthearted banter, Yadav also expressed reservations about the Wakf bill, questioning its clarity and suggesting the BJP’s internal struggles were overshadowing the bill’s importance. He further criticized the BJP government’s track record on issues like demonetization, unemployment, inflation, and the failure to double farmers’ income. The debate continues.
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