VHP attacks Akhilesh Yadav over his remark on ‘mathadheesh mafia’

New Delhi: The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Saturday hit out at Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav over his remark that there is “not much difference between mathadheesh and mafia” and demanded an apology from him.

At a press conference here on Thursday, Yadav had said, “There is not much difference between a mathadheesh (math head) and the mafia.” The SP leader’s remarks came when his reaction was sought on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s accusation that he was identifying the caste of criminals.

VHP Joint General Secretary Surendra Jain reacted strongly, calling Yadav’s remark “highly objectionable and offensive” and saying he should apologise for his statements.

“This is not the first time. Akhilesh Yadav has often insulted Hindu beliefs and saints to please his vote bank. He feels that the more he insults the Hindu community, the happier his vote bank will be,” he added.

Jain also attacked the INDIA bloc, wondering if the bloc had remained silent over Yadav’s remark.

“It appears that the Sanatan Hindu community is being insulted by a well-thought-out plot,” he said.

“Akhilesh Yadav and the leaders of his alliance should apologise to the entire Hindu community, including the revered saints, for his anti-Hindu statement, otherwise the Hindu community will not tolerate this insult and will give a befitting reply through all democratic means,” the VHP functionary added.