Brajesh Pathak Slams SP Over Lohia's Ideals in Ghazipur
Launching a scathing political attack against the Samajwadi Party (SP), Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak stated on Saturday, September 26, 2026, that the opposition has reduced Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia’s socialist philosophy into an extravagant display of wealth. Addressing a public gathering during the inauguration of a three-day mega health camp at Lanka Maidan in Ghazipur, Pathak targeted the SP’s ₹12 crore customized "Lohia Rath," reminding the gathering that Dr. Lohia explicitly warned that true socialism could never emerge from lavish fundraising and corporate luxury. Contrasting the BJP's governance with the opposition, the Deputy Chief Minister asserted that while regional dynasties prioritize family inheritance, the double-engine administration is empowering citizens through grassroots healthcare, uninterrupted electricity, educational transformation, and a relentless crackdown on organized crime.
Nepotism vs Baba Saheb's Constitution: Dynamic Contrast in Political Visions
Speaking before thousands of beneficiaries and party workers, Pathak drew sharp lines between the BJP’s policy-driven governance and the dynastic structures of regional and national opposition alliances:
Critique of Dynastic Politics: Pathak asserted that both the Samajwadi Party and the Congress remain restricted to father-son power transfers and dynastic preservation, whereas the BJP draws governance legitimacy directly from the democratic framework established by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Constitution.
Development-Centric Voting Call: Highlighting upcoming electoral cycles, he urged the electorate to transcend sectarian caste and communal alignments, emphasizing that ballots must be cast strictly on governance benchmarks achieved since 2017.
Transforming Basic Amenities: Pointing to Ghazipur’s local transformation, Pathak observed that rural hamlets that once received electricity barely once a week now enjoy regular power grids alongside all 75 districts, with the newly established Maharshi Vishwamitra Autonomous State Medical College providing daily outpatient care to over 5,000 patients.
Groundbreaking Healthcare and Defense Strength: From Lanka Maidan to BrahMos
The Deputy Chief Minister praised the local execution of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan led by youth organizer Abhinav, announcing that the high-impact public health drive will continue across the district for a full month:
Specialist Medical Access: The mega health camp at Lanka Maidan mobilized super-specialist doctors from premier healthcare institutions in Mumbai and New Delhi, providing advanced diagnoses and free medications directly to underprivileged families.
Defense Indigenous Leap: Touching on national security, Pathak declared that Uttar Pradesh has become a linchpin in defense manufacturing, noting that the BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles being manufactured at the Lucknow defense corridor stand ready to respond decisively to any cross-border provocations from Pakistan.
Mafia Elimination and Educational Surge: Underlining law and order gains, he noted that not a single listed mafia syndicate operates freely in Uttar Pradesh today. In basic education, enrollment in state-run schools surged from 1.12 crore under previous regimes to 1.92 crore students receiving quality foundational schooling, placing the state at the top of national educational performance rankings.

