Akhilesh Yadav's official Facebook account suspended: SP
Lucknow (PTI): The Samajwadi Party (SP) has claimed that its president Akhilesh Yadav's official Facebook account has been suspended and accused the BJP government of imposing an "undeclared emergency" to suppress every opposing voice.
According to sources, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister's account with more than 8 million followers was suspended around 6 pm on Friday. The page was regularly used by the SP chief to share his views, highlight the government's "shortcomings", and connect with supporters.
SP spokesperson Fakhrul Hasan Chaand wrote on X, "Suspending the Facebook account of respected Akhilesh Yadav ji, the national president of the country's third-largest party, is an attack on democracy. The BJP government has imposed an undeclared emergency, where every opposing voice is being suppressed. But the Samajwadi Party will continue to oppose the BJP's anti-people policies."
देश की तीसरी सबसे बड़ी पार्टी के राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष आदरणीय अखिलेश यादव जी फेसबुक अकाउंट सस्पेंड करना लोकतंत्र पे हमला है भाजपा की सरकार देश मे आघोषित आपातकाल लगाये है जहाँ विरोध मे उठने वाली हर आवाज़ को भाजपा दबा देना चाहती है लेकिन समाजवादी पार्टी भाजपा की जन विरोधी नीतियों का… pic.twitter.com/0taAcZDjQQ
— Fakhrul Hasan Chaand (@chaandsamajwadi) October 10, 2025
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Regret participating in 'movement' that vilified ex-PM Manmohan Singh: Prashant Bhushan
New Delhi: Senior advocate and activist Prashant Bhushan has expressed regret over his past role in political movements that, he said, contributed to the vilification of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Bhushan made the remarks in a post on social media on the first death anniversary of Manmohan Singh.
In his post, Bhushan described Manmohan Singh as “a humble, decent, well educated and well meaning man,” adding that the former prime minister’s humility and decency were “seen as a weakness.” He said he regretted having participated in a movement that helped discredit Singh and, in his words, “helped a rogue regime come to power.”
Bhushan’s statement is widely seen as a reference to the anti-corruption movement that gained momentum during the second United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, when Manmohan Singh was prime minister. The movement, led by civil society activists, had targeted corruption allegations against the government and eventually reshaped India’s political landscape. Critics have since argued that the campaign contributed to undermining Singh’s leadership and paved the way for a change in government at the Centre.
Manmohan Singh, who served as prime minister from 2004 to 2014, was known for his low-profile style, technocratic approach and role in shaping India’s economic reforms.
He was a humble, decent, well educated & well meaning man. His humility & decency was seen as a weakness.
— Prashant Bhushan (@pbhushan1) December 26, 2025
I regret having participated in a movement that vilified him & helped a rogue regime come to power pic.twitter.com/6JWOrdCZdE
