During a discussion on the Constitution in the Lok Sabha on Friday, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav, recited a poem that stole the spotlight in the House. Through his poetic expressions, he launched a direct attack on the central government and the Yogi government of Uttar Pradesh. Akhilesh raised questions on issues such as secularism, reservations, caste census, employment, and the politics of bulldozers. He also made sharp remarks on the government’s policies regarding temple-mosque disputes, describing them as efforts to unravel the fabric of secularism.
The lines of his poem, “Neither mine nor yours, this Hindustan belongs to everyone. If this truth is not understood, the loss will be everyone’s,” drew the attention of all present in the House. Through these verses, Akhilesh sought to convey the message that India belongs to all and that any attempt to divide it could harm the entire nation. He emphasized the importance of maintaining unity in diversity, asserting that every individual’s contribution is essential in this regard.
The poem’s author is the renowned poet, lyricist, and socialist leader Uday Pratap Singh. Born in 1932 in Mainpuri district, Uday Pratap Singh penned hundreds of compositions, but this poem remains one of his most celebrated works. Through his recitation, Akhilesh highlighted the significance of rivers, oceans, colorful flowers, and gardens as symbols of India’s diversity and integrity.
Akhilesh remarked that countless paths have been discovered to reach God, but in the end, everyone acknowledged that God belongs to all. His words left a profound impact on the House.
It is noteworthy that this is not the first time Akhilesh Yadav has used poetry to make his point. Earlier, during the Sambhal violence, the SP chief and Moradabad Zone Police Commissioner Anjaneya Kumar Singh engaged in a poetic exchange that gained significant attention. At that time, Akhilesh wrote:
*”Those who sweeten lies with truth’s syrup and serve them,
Will feel ashamed when they look in the mirror, for failing their duty.”*
Once again, Akhilesh Yadav’s poetry and his distinctive style demonstrated how the blend of literature and politics can effectively convey deep messages to the people.
