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Expelled SP MLA Pooja Pal Alleges Death Threats, Blames Akhilesh Yadav

Expelled SP MLA Pooja Pal Alleges Death Threats, Blames Akhilesh Yadav
‘You emboldened criminals in SP by humiliating me’: MLA Pooja Pal to Akhilesh · indianexpress.com

Pooja Pal, who used to be part of the Samajwadi Party, says she's getting threats and fears she might be killed, just like her husband.

She's pointing fingers at Akhilesh Yadav and the party.

She believes her removal from the party is an attempt to quiet those who speak up for certain groups of people.

Pal was kicked out of the party after she said nice things about another political leader.

She now says that if anything happens to her, the party should be blamed.

Key facts

Accuser
Pooja Pal
Accused
Akhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party
Allegation
Death threats, shielding criminals
Party
Samajwadi Party (SP)
Reason for Expulsion
Praising CM Yogi Adityanath
Husband
Late BSP leader Raju Pal

Timeline

  1. UP legislature's monsoon session was set to open with debate.

  2. It began with sharp political arguments, as expected.

  3. Then, SP MLA Pooja Pal unexpectedly praised Yogi Adityanath.

  4. In response, the Samajwadi Party expelled her from the party.

  5. Pal accused Akhilesh Yadav of potential murder and protecting her husband's killers.

Quotes

Pooja Pal

Expelled MLA and wife of late BSP leader Raju Pal

“My voice against injustice and betrayal! Expulsion from the party is not just about me, but an attempt to suppress the voice of the backwards, Dalit, and poor people of Uttar Pradesh. I have fought and will continue to fight the battle for justice.”
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“… It is possible that I too may be murdered like my husband, if this happens, then I demand from the government and administration that the real culprit of my murder should be considered Samajwadi Party and Akhilesh Yadav.”
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