Akhilesh slams UP govt over alleged police excesses on protesting aspirants in Prayagraj

LUCKNOW: (Dec 15) Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Monday condemned the "inhuman treatment and misconduct" meted out to students and youths protesting in Prayagraj against alleged corruption at the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC).

The BJP government in Uttar Pradesh was displaying "arrogance of power" by resorting to lathi-charge, assault and alleged acts of humiliation, including pulling hair, against unemployed youths who were raising issues related to examinations and recruitment, the SP chief said in a statement.

He said students and educated youths did not want to fight but were only demanding a transparent and fair recruitment process.