Addressing the media in Bhopal, Dr Yadav alleged that a BJP MLA from Rewa district has remained out of public view for several days due to threats to his life and family. He further referred to an incident involving MLA Narendra Prajapati, stating that a video showing alleged verbal abuse, an attempt at assault and threats had surfaced in the public domain. “If elected representatives themselves are unsafe, it raises grave questions about the security of common people,” he said.
Raising concerns over women’s safety, the SP leader cited a reported incident from Satna in which a BJP mandal president was allegedly seen assaulting a woman party worker. He also mentioned the killing of Roshni Shukla, an associate of BJP MP Himadri Singh, describing it as one of the most disturbing incidents to have shaken the Vindhya region. Dr Yadav said such cases have created an atmosphere of fear and insecurity, particularly among women.
On the issue of narcotics, Dr Yadav accused the state government of allowing illegal drug networks to flourish in Vindhya. He alleged that the region has emerged as a hub for the illegal trade of cough syrup and cannabis. Referring to official data, he claimed that the highest consumption of cough syrup in the state has been recorded in Vindhya. He further alleged that influential individuals and their relatives were involved in drug trafficking, operating with political patronage.
“When illegal activities are protected by those in power, justice becomes unreachable for ordinary citizens,” Dr Yadav said, adding that farmers, labourers and marginalised communities were bearing the brunt of rising crime and lawlessness.
Outlining the party’s future course of action, Dr Yadav said the Samajwadi Party has appointed in-charges in 55 districts across the state. These representatives will monitor such incidents closely, reach affected areas promptly and raise the voice of victims. He asserted that the SP would continue its fight against what he described as “misgovernance and jungle raj” through democratic means, both on the streets and on institutional platforms.
