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Yogi's 'Two Samples' Jibe at Opposition Amid Codeine Row—Akhilesh Hits Back

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a strong attack in the Assembly over the codeine syrup issue. He denied any deaths and promised strict bulldozer action against those involved. In a pointed jab, he referred to two 'samples' or leaders who flee the country when discussions arise. Opposition leader Akhilesh Yadav quickly hit back, cleverly framing Yogi's words as an admission of a power struggle within the BJP itself.

Key Points: Yogi Adityanath Akhilesh Yadav Clash Over Codeine Syrup Row

  • CM Yogi denies any deaths in UP linked to codeine cough syrup controversy
  • He vows bulldozer action against illegal manufacturers and traders
  • Yogi takes a swipe at two unnamed 'young' leaders, implying they flee abroad
  • Akhilesh Yadav twists the remark, calling it an admission of BJP's two power centres
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CM Yogi's '2 namoone' jibe at Oppn over codeine row, Akhilesh hits back with a twist  

UP CM Yogi Adityanath denies codeine deaths, vows bulldozer action. Akhilesh Yadav twists the 'two samples' jibe, hinting at BJP power tussle.

"Self-Acceptance! No one expected the Delhi-Lucknow feud to escalate to this point. - Akhilesh Yadav"

Lucknow, Dec 22

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday launched a tirade at the opposition over the codeine cough syrup controversy and hurled a ‘2 namoone’ jibe -- pointed towards two 'young' leaders, one in Delhi and the other in Lucknow.

The Chief Minister, speaking in the Legislative Assembly, rejected any reports of death in the state due to codeine syrup and also vowed to take bulldozer action against those involved in its manufacture and illegal trade.

“No deaths have occurred from codeine cough syrup in Uttar Pradesh... There are two namoones inside the country, one sitting in Delhi and one in Lucknow. Whenever any discussion happens in the country, they immediately flee the country,” he said, taking a swipe at the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Akhilesh Yadav, without taking names.

The Chief Minister added that strict action would be taken under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act against all those involved in illegal trade and also drew a link between the syrup’s licence with the then SP government.

“The biggest wholesaler, who was first caught by the STF, was issued a licence by the Samajwadi Party in 2016,” he pointed out.

CM Yogi's remarks in the Assembly came on the back of opposition leaders staging a protest inside and outside the Assembly, demanding a discussion on the cough syrup matter.

The SP chief was, however, quick to respond to the Chief Minister’s diatribe and hit back with a twist.

Akhilesh Yadav interpreted CM Yogi’s remarks as “self-acceptance of two power centres” in the BJP and projected it as a fight between the two.

Insinuating that there was a power tussle between the BJP’s central leadership and the Yogi government, he said that it has come out in the open and the latter should be "wary of offending" the former.

“Self-Acceptance! No one expected the Delhi-Lucknow feud to escalate to this point. People holding constitutional positions should at least maintain some public decorum among themselves and not cross the bounds of propriety. BJP folks should not bring their party's internal squabbles out to the crossroads. If someone takes offence somewhere, you might have to backtrack,” he wrote in a post on X.

- IANS

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Anjali F
This political blame game is so tiresome. Instead of throwing "namoone" jibes, can our leaders please focus on the actual issue? Young people are getting addicted to this syrup. We need solutions, not Assembly dramas. 🙏
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Siddharth J
Akhilesh Yadav's twist is actually quite sharp. He's pointing out the internal BJP dynamics everyone whispers about. Is Yogi ji's comment really aimed at the opposition, or is it a message to Delhi? Food for thought.
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Priya S
As a mother, I'm just worried about the codeine syrup being so easily available. Political parties should stop scoring points and work together to get these drugs off our streets. Our children's future is at stake.
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Vikram M
"No deaths in UP" – I find that very hard to believe. There are reports from villages. I respect the CM, but this blanket denial isn't helpful. Acknowledge the problem first to solve it properly.
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Karan T
Typical SP strategy. When caught red-handed for licensing this mess during their rule, they try to change the topic to BJP's internal matters. Classic diversion. Yogi ji should stay on track and clean up their legacy.

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