Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Sanjay Nishad Blames BJP for Son's Poll Defeat
Sanjay Nishad, a minister and leader of the NISHAD Party, spoke at an event celebrating the party's 13th anniversary.
He said his son lost the recent election not because of the opposing party but because of betrayal within the BJP.
He warned that those responsible would be punished.
He also demanded investigations into the murders of two community leaders.
Other leaders present, including Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Deputy Chief Ministers, supported the NISHAD Party and discussed the community's rights and political future.
They emphasized the importance of the Nishad community in the political landscape and predicted future successes for their alliance.
Sanjay Nishad accused BJP internal betrayal for his son Praveen Nishad's defeat in the Sant Kabir Nagar Lok Sabha polls.
He demanded a CBI inquiry into the murders of Phoolan Devi and Jamuna Nishad, alleging they were used and eliminated by previous governments.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju described the BJP-NISHAD Party alliance as a family and assured support for resolving all issues.
Cabinet Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar criticized the Samajwadi Party for attempting to secure votes by distributing alcohol and emphasized the Nishad community's rights.
Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak highlighted the Nishad community's role in achieving the Prime Minister's vision of a developed India.
- Who
- Sanjay Nishad, NISHAD Party chief and Uttar Pradesh Minister
- What
- Accused BJP internal betrayal for his son's election defeat and demanded CBI inquiries
- When
- January 13, 2024
- Where
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Auditorium, Ram Manohar Lohia Law University, Lucknow
- Why
- To mark the 13th Sankalp Diwas of the NISHAD Party and address political issues
- Event
- 13th Sankalp Diwas of NISHAD Party
- Location
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Auditorium, Ram Manohar Lohia Law University
- Key Attendees
- Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, Deputy CMs Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, Cabinet Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar
- Defeated Candidate
- Praveen Nishad
- Constituency
- Sant Kabir Nagar
- Demands
- CBI inquiry into murders of Phoolan Devi and Jamuna Nishad
- Alliance
- BJP-NISHAD Party described as a family alliance
- Community Focus
- Nishad community's rights in sand mining and river contracts
Sources
Nishad community not anyone’s vote bank, knows how to make and break governments: Sanjay Nishad
Sanjay Nishad asks BJP to sideline ‘internal’ elements responsible for his son’s defeat in LS polls
Rijiju underscores NDA’s ‘family spirit’ at Nishad Party event
Sangh Parivar is most dangerous family in world: Akhilesh Yadav
