During a BJP membership drive in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, Sports Minister Girish Chandra Yadav had a heated exchange with a journalist. The incident occurred when the minister was asked about development work in the district.
Incident Details
At the BJP membership event, Minister Girish Chandra Yadav became angry with a journalist who asked about corruption in ongoing projects. The minister warned the journalist, saying, “Don’t ask too many questions, or I will deal with you.”
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Political Response
Following the incident, Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Santosh Pandey criticized the BJP. On social media, Pandey wrote, “Only those who have something to hide get angry. When the journalist asked about scams, Minister Yadav used rude language and even threatened him. Such behavior towards journalists is unacceptable. BJP leaders are uncomfortable facing the truth. The public will give a proper response to all scandals in due time.”
Minister’s Reaction
When asked about the corruption in development projects, Minister Yadav lost his temper and threatened the journalist. He claimed that a lot of development work had been done, despite the journalist’s concerns.
